Colon polyps history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

The majority of patients with colon polyps are asymptomatic. Patients with colon polyps may have a positive history of previous polyps. Family history of polyps might be positive. Colon polyps are incidentally found during screening for colon cancer. However, if the polyps are large, they might present with rectal bleeding and fatigue, change in bowel habits and stool color, and crampy abdominal pain.

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with colon polyps may have a positive history of:

Common Symptoms

The majority of patients have no symptoms. Colon polyps are incidentally found during screening for colon cancer.

Less Common Symptoms

If the polyps are large, they might present with:

References

  1. Arnesen, R. B.; Ginnerup-Pedersen, B.; Poulsen, P. B.; von Benzon, E.; Adamsen, S.; Laurberg, S.; Hart-Hansen, O. (2016). "Cost-effectiveness of computed tomographic colonography: a prospective comparison with colonoscopy". Acta Radiologica. 48 (3): 259–266. doi:10.1080/02841850601182139. ISSN 0284-1851.
  2. Johnson, David H.; Kisiel, John B.; Burger, Kelli N.; Mahoney, Douglas W.; Devens, Mary E.; Ahlquist, David A.; Sweetser, Seth (2017). "Multitarget stool DNA test: clinical performance and impact on yield and quality of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening". Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 85 (3): 657–665.e1. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2016.11.012. ISSN 0016-5107.
  3. Shussman, N.; Wexner, S. D. (2014). "Colorectal polyps and polyposis syndromes". Gastroenterology Report. 2 (1): 1–15. doi:10.1093/gastro/got041. ISSN 2052-0034.

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