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  1. An abnormal clump of cells that grow inside the body.
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Rare
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months
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    Common for ages 65 and older
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    Other causes of polyps in various locations are:

    • The causes vary according to the location, e.g., throat polyps can be caused by shouting or injury from a breathing tube
    • A tumor
    • A cyst
    • Chronic inflammation
    • Excess estrogen can cause uterus polyps
    • Gene mutations of colon cells
    • Risk factors for colon polyps are:
    • Age - > 50 years of age
    • Eating a high-fat, low-fiber diet
    • Obesity
    • Type II diabetes
    • Inflammation disorders like Crohn’s disease
    • Risk factors for stomach polyps:
    • Age - > 40 years of age
    • Regular use of proton pump inhibitors
    • Bacterial stomach infections
    • Risk factors for nasal polyps:
    • Cystic fibrosis
    • Allergies
    • Asthma
    • A Risk factor for bladder polyps is smoking

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Symptoms vary depending on the location of the polyp.

    • Ear canal- loss of hearing, blood drainage
    • Cervix – heavy periods, unusual discharge
    • Colon- bloody stool, diarrhea, constipation
    • Colon- bloody stool, diarrhea, constipation
    • Stomach – nausea, vomiting, pain
    • Vocal cords – hoarse voice
    • Bladder- blood in urine, painful urination

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    Treatment

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    Treatment involves surgical removal of the polyp.

    Medication

    Hormone therapy: Used to treat cervical or uterine polyps which are hormones related.

    Progestin

    Nasal corticosteroids: These are used to treat nasal polyps.

    Budesonide

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis depends on the pain and symptoms of the individual.

    Common tests & procedures

    Pap smear: Pap test to check for polyps in the vagina and cervix.

    Endoscopy: Done to check for polyps in the stomach and small bowel.

    Colonoscopy: To check for polyps located in the colon.

    Biopsy: A sample of polyp is taken and checked to find out whether it is cancerous.

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  1. any growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane. Polyps may be attached to a membrane by a thin stalk (pedunculated polyps), or they may have a broad base (sessile polyps).
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