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There are four types of colon polyps that commonly occur among patients. But first, a colon polyp is a growth on the inner surface of the colon. In simple terms, a polyp is an abnormal growth projecting from the mucous membrane. Colon polyps can be found on the lining of the colon or rectum. They may be as large as a golf ball or the ... Full story

What is a colon polyp? Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Polyps in the colon are extremely common, and their incidence increases as individuals get older. It is estimated that 50% of the people over the age ... Full story

Hemorrhoids Definition Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from straining during a bowel movement or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. A sometimes embarrassing topic of discussion, hemorrhoids are one of the most common ailments. By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, ... Full story

Cancer describes a set of diseases in which normal cells in the body, through a series of genetic changes, lose the ability to control their growth. As cancers grow, they invade the tissues around them (local invasion). They may also spread to other locations in the body via the blood vessels or lymphatic channels where they may implant and grow (metastases). The anal canal is a ... Full story

What is a colonic polyp? A polyp is a benign (non-cancerous) growth of the lining of the colon (large bowel). It can be anything from 2mm up to 5cm or more in diameter. Commonly, the abnormal cells form a small ball (about the size of a pea) on the end of a stalk of normal cells. The type of cell that forms the polyp varies ... Full story