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A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn into cancer or already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them.
Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you
Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel movement, blood in your stool, or constipation or diarrhea lasting more than a week.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases
Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer - Thorough discussion of polyps and tumors in lay terms.
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Rosemarin & Roston, LLP - Practice in White Plains, NY specializing in Gastroenterology and Nutrition which includes: Colon Cancer Polyps Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive diseases. Site provides information about various disease for patients and about the practice.
The Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester, LLP - Specializes in gastroenterology and nutrition which includes colon cancer, polyps, and irritable bowel syndrome. Provides secure patient area and medical information.