Rectal Polyps Learning Center

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Rectal polyps are tissue growths that arise from the wall of the rectum and protrude into it. They may be either benign or malignant (cancerous).

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Symptoms
The cause of most rectal polyps is unknown, however a diet high in animal fat and red meat, and low in fiber, is thou...
Causes
The cause of most rectal polyps is unknown, however a diet high in animal fat and red meat, and low in fiber, is thou...
Tests
Rectal polyps are commonly found by sigmoidoscopy (visual inspection with an instrument consisting of a tube and a li...
Treatments
Normally polyps are removed when they are found. Polypectomy is the name for the surgery that removes these growths. ...
Alternative Therapies
In addition to a diet low in animal fat and high in fiber, nutritionists recommend anitoxidant supplements (including...
Risk Factors
  • High Fat Diet
  • Low Fiber Diet
Complications
For most people, the removal of polyps is an uncomplicated procedure. Benign polyps that are left in place can give r...
Prevention
Eating a diet low in red meat and animal fat, and high in fiber, is thought to help prevent rectal polyps.
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