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Colon polyps
A condition in which masses (clumps of cells) form on the lining of the colon or rectum.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What are colon polyps?
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can colon polyps be easily removed?
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What can u do to manage my colon polyps?
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Does everyone show colon polyps symptoms?
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Do all colon polyps need removed? If not why?
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What is the definition or description of: Colon polyps?
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I'm Indian am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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I'm female am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps??
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I'm Hispanic am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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I'm Caucasian am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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I change my diet to reduce the chance of getting colon polyps?
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How long a colon polyps take to grow back, after it is removed?
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I'm Middle Eastern am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
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Do you think I should be worried about having a adenomatous colon polyp?
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A 38-year old asked:
Colon polyps. how long does it take for them to grow and what is the treatment?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is having six colon polyps removed unusual for someone who is just 28 years old?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the difference between a benign colon polyp and an adenomatous colon polyp?
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A 29-year old female asked:
when are the colon polyps considered dangerous? what can be done in treating a large polyp,just surgery?
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Is a tubulularvillenous colon polyp that is 40mm considered big? What are the chances it could become malignant if not removed?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I have a colon polyp that needs to be removed surgically but the doctor's first appointment is not till May. Is this too long to wait?
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A 57-year old male asked:
Where is the distal transverse colon? I had a colon polyp removed and that is what the report says as the location that the polyp was found.
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A 49-year old female asked:
A ascending colon polyp worse then anywhere else in the colon.How can I prevent more. High grade removed in May,surgically. When do I need next scope?
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Are colon polyps cancerous?
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How quickly can a colon polyp grow?
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What sort of disease is a colon polyp?
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And what is the best treatment for colon polyp?
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Can removing a colon polyp 2-3 cm in size hurt?
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