Polyps of the Colon and Rectum

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - Symptoms

Most polyps have no symptoms at all and are found incidentally during colonoscopy or x-ray of the bowel (barium enema). Some polyps can cause bleeding, mucous discharge, change in bowel habits, or rarely, abdominal pain.

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - How to prevent?

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - Causes and Risk Factors

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - Preparing for surgery

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum - Post-surgery care

Updated on 2018-05-13T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Singapore General Hospital

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