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Regular visits to your doctor for an annual Pap test and pelvic exam are important because a direct examination is the best way to identify cervical polyps.
Treatment
Cervical polyps are removed surgically, usually in a doctor's office. A special instrument, known as a polyp forceps, is used to grasp the base of the polyp stem, and the polyp is plucked with a gentle, twisting motion. Bleeding is usually brief and limited. Nonprescription, mild pain medication such as...
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Colon Polyps
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Colon polyps are growths of tissue inside the large intestine, also called the colon. Some polyps are mushroom-shaped protrusions on the... Read more »
Intestinal Polyps
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Intestinal polyps are small, mushroom-like abnormalities of the intestine that may have a stalk or be flat with a stalk. They can vary from under 2... Read more »
Cervical polyps
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cervical polyps are fingerlike growths on the lower part of the uterus that connects with the vagina (cervix). Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Vocal Cord Nodules And Polyps
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Vocal cord nodules and polyps are small growths that develop on the vocal cords of some people.The vocal cords are the folds of mucous membrane in... Read more »
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