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Polyp of Large Intestine

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Rectal Polyps

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).The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine, ending in the anus, ...

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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 lig...

Treatments

Normally polyps are removed when they are found. Polypectomy is the name for the surgery that removes these growths.

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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

Benign polyps that are left in place can give rise to rectal cancer. People who have had rectal polyps once are more ...

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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