Hyperplastic polyps are tiny, non-cancerous growths on the lining of your colon or rectum. They're usually less than 5 mm in size and are most often discovered incidentally during a routine colonoscopy. Unlike tubular adenomas, hyperplastic polyps carry a very low risk of turning into cancer.
Most hyperplastic polyps don't cause any symptoms. In the rare cases where they do, you might notice:
The exact reason hyperplastic polyps form isn't fully understood, but several factors may play a role:
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A hyperplastic polyp is a small, non-cancerous growth in the lining of the colon or rectum, often under 5 mm in size and typically discovered during a routine colonoscopy.
Hyperplastic polyps are generally harmless and carry a very low risk of progressing to cancer.
They most commonly appear in the sigmoid colon or rectum but can occur anywhere along the large intestine.
Hyperplastic polyps are removed during a colonoscopy using a snare or other small tool in a quick, safe procedure called a polypectomy.
If only hyperplastic polyps are found, follow-up colonoscopies are typically recommended every 5-10 years, depending on your individual risk factors.
Tubular adenomas are precancerous polyps with a higher risk of turning into cancer, whereas hyperplastic polyps are benign and much less likely to become malignant.
A diet high in fiber and low in fat, along with regular exercise and smoking cessation, may help reduce your risk of developing colon polyps.
Hyperplastic polyps are removed by a gastroenterologist during a colonoscopy-at GastroDoxs in Katy, our board-certified specialists handle the procedure with expert care.
Most people with hyperplastic polyps experience no symptoms. In rare cases, mild rectal bleeding or changes in stool color may occur.
Call GastroDoxs in Katy to schedule an appointment with our experienced team of gastroenterologists, your local experts in polyp detection and treatment.
