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    Colon polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Colon polyps are small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon and can become cancerous over time. Learn about the risk factors, signs and prevention of colon polyps and how to get regula… See more

    Overview

    A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are … See more

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    Symptoms

    Most people with colon polyps do not have any symptoms. You might not know you have a polyp until your health care provider finds it during an exam of your colon. However, s… See more

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    Causes

    Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Changes in certain genes can cause cells to continue dividing even when new cells aren't needed. In the colon and rectum, thi… See more

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    Risk Factors

    Factors that might cause colon polyps or cancer include: 1. Age.Most people with colon polyps are 50 or older. 2. Having inflammatory intestinal … See more

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    What is a diminutive polyp?
    To put those sizes in perspective, a diminutive polyp is about the size of a match head. Larger polyps can be almost as big as the average person’s thumb. Studies show that few smaller polyps are cancerous. As polyps slowly grow, however, the cancer risk rises. It’s estimated that it takes about 10 years for cancer to form into a colorectal polyp.
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