Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Polyp of colon
  1. Colonic Polyps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most ... Have a family history of colon cancer Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicpolyps.html - Health Topics
  2. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to anemia include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon polyps or colon cancer Inherited disorders A diet that does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anemia.html - Health Topics
  3. Colonoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Doctors also use these procedures to screen for colon polyps and cancer. Screening is testing for diseases when ... While doing so, your doctor will examine your colon again. If you have polyps, your doctor may remove them and send them ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonoscopy.html - Health Topics
  4. Gastrointestinal Bleeding (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diverticulosis and diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, colonic polyps, or cancer in the colon, stomach or esophagus. The test used most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gastrointestinalbleeding.html - Health Topics
  5. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... work properly. Some of these include: Colorectal cancer Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicdiseases.html - Health Topics
  6. Rectal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with the rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rectaldisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Endoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are used for surgery, such as for removing polyps from the colon. There are many different kinds of endoscopy. Here ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endoscopy.html - Health Topics
  8. Intestinal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or a history of colonic polyps can increase your risk. Possible signs of small ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalcancer.html - Health Topics
  9. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... They include: Getting regular colorectal cancer screenings Having polyps removed before they can become cancerous Getting regular exercise
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics