Hyperplastic polyps are small benign growths of the colon or rectal lining. They are not much bigger than 5mm and are most commonly identified as incidental during a normal colonoscopy. With the contrast of tubular adenomas, hyperplastic polyps are at a very low risk of developing 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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The hyperplastic polyp is a small, non-cancerous polyp located in the lining of the colon or rectum, often less than 5 mm in diameter, and is most commonly diagnosed through a routine colonoscopy.
These polyps are generally harmless and have an extremely low probability of developing into cancer.
They are mostly found in the sigmoid colon or rectum but can appear anywhere in the large intestine.
Hyperplastic polyps are snared or removed with a small tool in a quick and safe procedure called a polypectomy during a colonoscopy.
When only hyperplastic polyps are discovered, follow-up colonoscopies are normally advised every 5-10 years, depending on personal risk factors.
Tubular adenomas are precancerous polyps with a higher risk of turning into cancer, whereas hyperplastic polyps are benign with a much lower risk of malignancy.
Eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking can help lower the risk of forming colon polyps.
The procedure is performed by a gastroenterologist during a colonoscopy. At GastroDoxs in Katy, our board-certified specialists excel at this procedure.
Most people with hyperplastic polyps do not experience symptoms. In rare cases, there may be mild rectal bleeding or changes in stool color.
To make an appointment with our gastroenterologists, who are local experts in polyp detection and treatment, call GastroDoxs in Katy.
