Oncologist, surgeon, endoscopist Ivan Karasev told why polyps appear again, even if they are removed.
— Polyps do not appear from out of nowhere, this is the result of a mutation of the mucosa. But her cells develop incorrectly for an interesting reason. Usually this is a constant inflammation of the gastric mucosa,– the specialist noted in his blog.
He listed the diseases that can be obtained due to inflammation. We are talking about:
- gastritis;
- Crohn's disease;
- ulcer;
- stab.
– Polyps were removed, but they grow like mushrooms again, why? This means that the cause of your inflammation has not gone away, , the oncologist wrote.
According to him, after the removal of polyps, few people pay attention to other diseases. Patients do not want to go to a gastroenterologist, do not change their diet, and for some reason expect a result different from the original.
The doctor notes that the removal of polyps is not a reason to think that you have got rid of them forever.
What are polyps and why are they dangerous?
Polyps are a benign formation, this is the growth of glandular epithelium from the wall of the rectum into its lumen. As a rule, the polyp is spherical, pear-shaped, or branching. They can be single and multiple.
Can you feel a polyp?
Polyps in the colon usually do not cause symptoms. They can be suspected by an occult blood test in the feces or by palpation of the rectum, and confirmed by colonoscopy.
Do polyps need to be removed?
To this question the doctor will answer. It is necessary to remove a polyp, at least for the purpose of diagnosis, to exclude malignant processes.
What symptoms should I see a doctor for?
- the presence of mucus and traces of blood in the feces;
- aching and cramping pains;
- discomfort in the anus;
- constipation, diarrhea;
- bleeding from the anus.
What kind of stool is there for polyps?
There may be mucus, red streaks in the stool, or a uniform black color of the stool.
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Ivan Karasyov Medicine Oncologist, surgeon, endoscopist