Colon polyps
Duodenal polyps
Polyps are small growths of tissue found in the colon (large intestine) and other organs
What are colon polyps?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of colon polyps? icon plus
Colon polyps don't often cause symptoms. If they do, these might include:
- tummy pain
- rectal bleeding
- change in faeces colour
- change in bowel habits
In other cases, colon polyps often show up during a colonoscopy or bowel examination. Colon polyps found early can be removed safely and completely. So it's important to have regular colon screenings.
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How are colon polyps diagnosed? icon plus
Your consultant gastroenterologist will most likely recommend certain tests to find out if you have a colon polyp(s). These might include:
- Colonoscopy. A test to look inside your colon using a flexible tube with a camera on the end. If a polyp is found, it can be removed immediately.
- Virtual colonoscopy. A CT scan to view your colon. If a polyp is found, a colonoscopy can be carried out to remove it.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy. A rectal test to look inside your colon using a sigmoidoscope.
If a polyp is found, it can be removed by passing a thin hooking instrument down the sigmoidoscope.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
In most cases, if colon polyps are found, they can be removed during your diagnostic screening. In some cases, a sample of the polyp may be sent away to test it for cancer. Your consultant gastroenterologist will discuss the results of this test at a later date. If you require further treatment, your consultant will explain this to you.
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The Wellington Hospital Gastroenterology Unit
21 Wellington Road
St Johns Wood
London NW8 9SQ
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42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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