The colon is a part of the large intestine, and many people have heard of colitis, colon polyps, colon cancer, etc., which are relatively common diseases in clinical practice.
Among them, colon polyps refer to the growth of vegetations in the colon, which can also be divided into hyperplastic polyps, inflammatory polyps, hamartomas or adenomatous polyps.
Some people are very anxious and nervous after being diagnosed with colon polyps during the physical examination, because it is said that colon polyps will deteriorate into colorectal cancer, is this true? Do I need treatment for colon polyps? This article will take you to understand!
Can colon polyps develop into colorectal cancer?
It is true that some colon polyps will develop into colorectal cancer, but most of this situation is due to the fact that patients do not detect the disease in time or receive formal and effective treatment in time, resulting in the malignant transformation of polyps and causing colorectal cancer.
As long as most colon polyps can be treated in time, the chance of developing colorectal cancer will be greatly reduced, as long as the disease can be effectively controlled.
In addition, according to statistics, 100% of colon cancers are caused by the evolution of colon polyps. However, patients should not be overly nervous, the time for colon polyps to become cancer is about ten years, as long as the condition can be detected in time during this period, go to the hospital for examination and treatment, so as to prevent the occurrence of cancer.
Do I need treatment after I have colon polyps?
Although not all colon polyps cause cancer, patients should also pay attention to it, and the first thing to do is to actively cooperate with the doctor to improve all the examinations, understand the type and development of polyps to determine whether treatment is needed, for example, after suffering from hyperplastic polyps, you can not need treatment at first.
Hyperplastic polyps are mainly caused by the stimulation of intestinal mucosal tissues by inflammation, causing congestion and erosion, and polyps are formed over a long period of time, or they may be caused by long-term constipation and causing irritation of the epithelium of the intestinal mucosa caused by harmful substances in the feces.
However, this condition usually does not cause significant discomfort to the patient in the early stages, so the patient does not need special treatment.
If the disease continues to develop, a small number of patients will also have symptoms such as blood in the stool, diarrhea, bloating, polyps grow in the intestines, and the rate of cancer will also increase, and it is best to remove the polyps surgically to effectively reduce the risk of cancer.
Which polyps are prone to cancer?
1. Colon adenoma
Colon adenoma is clinically prone to cancer, and it is mainly divided into three types: ductal adenoma, villous adenoma, and mixed adenoma. No matter what kind of adenoma is detected, it should be removed by surgery in time, so as to help patients greatly reduce the risk of cancer.
2. Ulcerative colitis
Patients who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis should also be taken seriously, and if polyps are found on the ulcerated colon during the physical examination, it is best to consider whether surgery is needed to remove them after the doctor's diagnosis.
Because the colonic mucosa is repeatedly irritated by inflammation, the risk of cancer is greatly increased if an ulcer already appears, and if necessary, the entire section of the intestine needs to be removed to prevent cancer.
Conclusion: In order to prevent the occurrence of cancer, everyone should actively prevent colon polyps, so we should pay attention to developing good eating habits, drink more water, eat more light food, and eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber to help the body prevent constipation and protect the intestines, so as to avoid excessive stimulation of the intestines and cause polyps and ulcers.