Rectal Polyps
Intestinal polyps; Polyps - colorectal; Adenomatous polyps; Hyperplastic polyps; Villous adenomas
Symptoms
There are usually no symptoms. However, the following symptoms may occur:
- Abdominal pain (rare)
Blood in the stools - Fatigue caused by losing blood over time
Signs and tests
A rectal examination may reveal a polyp if it is low enough in the bowel for the health care provider to feel. However, the physical exam is usually normal.
Most of the time, polyps are found when the following...
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