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All You Need to Know about COLORECTAL POLYPS

COLORECTAL POLYPS are important to know because they may give rise to colon cancer (colorectal cancer) which is deadly.<br>Shah Piles Fistula Hospital is a leading Piles Hospital in Ahmedabad, Dr. Niket Shah is a prominent name among the COLORECTAL POLYPS, Fissure, Fistula, Piles doctors in Ahmedabad.

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All You Need to Know about COLORECTAL POLYPS

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  1. All You Need to Know about COLORECTAL POLYPS

  2. • Introduction • Facts • Risk Factors • Causes • Symptoms • Preventions • Treatment • How we can help you 2

  3. COLORECTAL POLYPS A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer, which is often fatal when found in its later stages. There are two main categories of polyps, non-neoplastic and neoplastic. Non- neoplastic polyps include hyperplastic polyps, inflammatory polyps and hamartomata's polyps. These types of polyps typically do not become cancerous. Neoplastic polyps include adenomas and serrated types. In general, the larger a polyp, the greater the risk of cancer, especially with neoplastic polyps. • •

  4. FACTS OF COLORECTAL POLYPS Polyps are one of the most common colorectal conditions, occurring in 15 - 20 percent of the adult population. They can occur anywhere in the large intestine or rectum, but are more commonly found in the left colon, sigmoid colon, or rectum. • Some colon polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous, but some can be precancerous or cancerous. The relationship of certain polyps to cancer is well established. Polyps can usually be removed during colonoscopy. •

  5. RISK FACTORS OF COLORECTAL POLYPS You are 50 years of age or older You have had polyps before Someone in your family has had polyps Someone in your family has had colon or rectal cancer You have had uterine or ovarian cancer before age 50 You use tobacco products (smoking, chewing tobacco, etc.) You drink alcohol You don’t exercise You are overweight • • • • • • • • •

  6. CAUSES OF COLORECTAL POLYPS Colorectal Polyps mainly cause from abnormal tissue growth. • The body periodically develops new healthy cells to replace old cells that are damaged or no longer needed. The growth and division of new cells is usually regulated. • In some cases, however, new cells grow and divide before they’re needed. This excess growth causes polyps to form. The polyps can develop in any area of the colon. •

  7. SYMPTOMS OF COLORECTAL POLYPS Rectal bleeding. This can be a sign of colon polyps or cancer or other conditions, such as hemorrhoids or minor tears in your anus. Change in stool color. Blood can show up as red streaks in your stool or make stool appear black. A change in color may also be caused by foods, medications and supplements. Change in bowel habits. Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week may indicate the presence of a large colon polyp. But a number of other conditions can also cause changes in bowel habits. Pain. A large colon polyp can partially obstruct your bowel, leading to crampy abdominal pain. Iron deficiency anemia. Bleeding from polyps can occur slowly over time, without visible blood in your stool. Chronic bleeding robs your body of the iron needed to produce the substance that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body (hemoglobin). The result is iron deficiency anemia, which can make you feel tired and short of breath. • • • • • 7

  8. PREVENTIONS OF COLORECTAL POLYPS TREATMENT OF COLORECTAL POLYPS • Avoid excess alcohol and do not smoke tobacco. • Lose any extra weight to normalize your body mass index. • Exercise—including at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity and 2 sessions of muscle strengthening per week. • Eat at least 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. • Avoid fatty and processed foods and red meat in excess. • Low-dose aspirin every day has been shown to decrease colorectal polyps and cancer. Aspirin can have side effects. The use, risks and benefits of aspirin should be discussed with your doctor 8

  9. TREATMENT OF COLORECTAL POLYPS See your doctor for the treatment of Colorectal Polyps: Abdominal pain Blood in your stool A change in your bowel habits that lasts longer than a week You should be screened regularly for polyps if: You're age 50 or older. You have risk factors, such as a family history of colon cancer. Some high-risk individuals should begin regular screening much earlier than age 50. • • • • • • •

  10. SHAH PILES FISTULA HOSPITAL The Piles hospital Ahmedabad has treated more than 1.5 lac patients over the years suffering from a spectrum of diseases which include Piles (Masa\Babasir), Fissure(Wadhiya), Fistula (Bhagandar), Pilonidal sinus, Rectal polyp and all other problems related to the anal canal . The vision of Shah Piles Fistula Hospital is to serve the people suffering from the most common heath problems related to Piles, Anal Canal. The Shah Piles hospital in Ahmedabad has been brought to action to serve society. and extraordinary vision in the field of Proctology. • • •

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