Colorectal polyps are growths on the inside surface of the colon, which is part of the large intestine. Some types of polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous, but some types of polyps are cancerous or can become cancerous.
Who gets colorectal polyps?
Anyone can get polyps, but you may be more likely to get them if
How will I know if I have colorectal polyps?
Your doctor will perform certain tests to find out if you have colorectal polyps. You may not know you have polyps until your doctor checks for them. Most people with colorectal polyps don’t have symptoms.
But some people do have symptoms, such as
Should I be tested for colorectal polyps?
Talk with Dr. Jones about getting tested for polyps if
How are colorectal polyps treated?
Dr. Jones can usually remove polyps during a colonoscopy—the procedure used to check for colorectal polyps. The polyps are then tested for cancer.
If you’ve had colorectal polyps, Dr. Jones will want you to get tested regularly.