The intestines, this tortuous and winding life channel, are not only an important place to digest food and absorb nutrients, but also an indispensable part of maintaining good health.
The inner wall is smooth like a mirror, however, in some cases, small protrusions grow on this mirror, which are called polyps. Polyps are abnormal growths on the lining of the intestine that are small but not to be ignored.
The formation of polyps is not accidental, and they are mainly divided into three categories: hyperplastic polyps, inflammatory polyps, and adenomatous polyps. Hyperplastic polyps are formed due to excessive proliferation of cells lining the intestines, and they tend to be smaller and more numerous, but the chance of malignant transformation is relatively low.
Inflammatory polyps are caused by chronic inflammation of the intestines, and they mostly occur in areas with more severe inflammation, irregular shape and reddish color.
Adenomous polyps are the most common type of intestinal polyps, they are mostly round or oval in shape, with a smooth surface, but they have a high chance of malignant transformation and need to be paid close attention to.
The presence of these polyps may not only cause intestinal dysfunction, such as diarrhea, constipation and other symptoms, but also be more likely to malignant transformation into bowel cancer and other malignant tumors over a long period of time.
Therefore, it is essential for the early detection and treatment of intestinal polyps. Through regular intestinal examinations, such as colonoscopy, polyps can be detected and removed in time, thus effectively preventing the occurrence of intestinal diseases.
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Polyps "settle down" in the intestines, or there are 6 warning signs, don't be careless
Intestinal polyps, the "invisible killer" hidden inside the human body, often bring trouble to people's lives silently.
When polyps grow in the intestines, especially when there are a large number or large number of polyps, the human body often shows six obvious symptoms, which can be summarized as "three more, two pains, and one smell".
"Three more"
The number of farts increased significantly. You may find that over a period of time, the number of farts increases significantly, and it is accompanied by a pungent odor. Even if you try to alleviate your symptoms by adjusting your diet, the effect is not significant.
There is a marked increase in the frequency of bowel movements. Normally, you should not have more than three bowel movements per day. However, when there are large polyps in the intestines, they can irritate the abdomen, causing frequent bowel movements. Also, the shape of the bowel movement may become thin strips, making you feel like you can't pull clean, which is similar to the symptoms of diarrhea.
Increased blood in the stool
。 Blood in the stool is also a typical manifestation of intestinal polyps, usually accompanied by a slight anal tingling, especially if they are large or located just in the rectum.
"Two Pains"
Pain in the abdomen. Abdominal pain is mainly due to intestinal obstruction caused by large polyps, and patients will feel abdominal pain, bloating and other problems, and the pain is mostly seen in the middle and lower abdomen. If the polyp becomes cancerous, abdominal pain will persist.
Anal pain. Anal pain is related to the location of the polyp, and if the polyp appears near the anus, the patient will feel the anus swell, the body will be emaciated, and the bowel habits may change.
"One smell"
Halitosis. Polyps can hinder the normal passage of stool to some extent, causing stool to accumulate in the body. Since fecal gases are not expelled properly, they can swim against the trend and emit out of the mouth, causing the patient to experience symptoms of bad breath.
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I don't want to get intestinal polyps, so I eat less things
In order to prevent intestinal polyps, we need to pay special attention to our diet, especially to eat less of the following three types of food, which are essential to reduce the risk of intestinal polyps and maintain intestinal health.
red meat
Red meat, such as beef and lamb, is rich in cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, and muscle fibers are also relatively coarse and hard. In the gut, iron in red meat has the potential to be converted into carcinogens, which may increase the risk of bowel cancer if ingested frequently and in large amounts. Therefore, in order to protect intestinal health, we should reduce the intake of red meat in moderation.
High-fat foods
High-fat foods such as fried foods, fast foods, and pastries may stimulate the proliferation of cells lining the intestines, which can lead to the formation of polyps. In addition, high-fat foods may exacerbate intestinal inflammation and abnormal cell proliferation, further increasing the risk of intestinal polyps. Therefore, maintaining a low-fat diet is essential to prevent intestinal polyps.
Processed meats
Such foods, such as sausages, hot dogs, cured meats, etc., often contain chemicals such as nitrates and nitrites. Excessive intake of these substances has the potential to convert them into carcinogens in the intestines, increasing the risk of intestinal polyps and bowel cancer.
In addition, processed meat can also contain harmful substances such as bacteria and parasites, which pose a potential threat to gut health. Therefore, we should minimize the intake of processed meat to protect gut health.