Are colorectal polyps serious?

Colorectal polyps are a common benign disease of the large intestine, mainly caused by chronic inflammation of the intestine. After the onset of the disease, it can cause symptoms such as bloody stools and abdominal distension. A few of them may become cancerous, so colorectal polyps should be prevented and treated in time. So are colorectal polyps serious? What are the hazards?

If a single colorectal polyp is not serious, it can be directly cut or ligated under colonoscopy. If it is multiple polyps, it will be more serious and prone to recurrence. Although colorectal polyps are a benign disease, if the history is long, repeated attacks can easily lead to malignant changes. For multiple polyps, it is best to choose partial intestinal resection, perform pathological examination after surgery, and conduct regular follow-up to prevent recurrence. The hazards of colorectal polyps are as follows:

1. Colorectal polyps can cause bleeding and bloody stools, but the bleeding can heal on its own, but it is easy to recur. If combined with infection, it can cause mucus, pus and blood, accompanied by symptoms of urgency and endless stools. Some patients also experience mild abdominal pain and bloating. If there are many polyps, the duration is long, and there is blood in the stool, it can cause iron deficiency anemia.

2. Colorectal polyps If the polyps are large or combined with rectal spasm, it can cause severe spasmodic pain or intestinal obstruction, such as cessation of defecation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. For long-pedunculated polyps close to the anus, the long-pedunculated polyps can detach from the anus, causing anal pride. If the polyps are incarcerated, it can cause severe pain and bleeding.

3. The biggest harm of colorectal polyps is that they may become cancerous, among which adenomatous polyps have a relatively high probability of long-term cancer. If a polyp is found to be more than 2 cm, especially if the surface of the polyp is rough or cauliflower-like, you should be alert to its cancer and perform a pathological biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

The above are some of the possible harms caused by colorectal polyps. It can be seen that although colorectal polyps are a benign disease, they also have a certain probability of becoming cancerous. If a patient with colorectal polyps is found, it is recommended to receive timely symptomatic treatment according to the condition of the polyps to avoid more serious consequences and greater impact.