Colon polyps don't usually cause symptoms. It's important to have regular screening tests because colon polyps found early can usually be taken out safely and completely.

Most colon polyps, and many colorectal cancers, won’t cause any symptoms. This is why screening — testing for diseases before you have symptoms — is so important.

Colorectal polyps are tiny clusters of cells that develop on the colon or rectum’s lining. Although the majority of polyps are benign, some have the potential to progress into colorectal cancer over time, …

Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and usually protrude into the colon. Polyps form when the genetic material within the cells lining the colon changes and …

Feb 5, 2025 · “Unfortunately, colon polyps usually don't cause any symptoms,” says Dr. Jabak. “Without any symptoms, polyps can develop and get bigger without you knowing. That's why we recommend …

Most people with colon polyps don’t have symptoms. You can’t tell that you have polyps because you feel well. When colon polyps do cause symptoms, you may. have bleeding from your rectum. You …

Most polyps do not cause symptoms. When they do, the most common symptom is bleeding from the rectum. A large polyp may cause cramps, abdominal pain, obstruction, or intussusception (one …

Colon polyps in most people do not cause pain. Some individuals also may experience other symptoms and signs. There are three major groups of colonic polyps, hyperplastic, adenomas, and those …

May 17, 2024 · Doctors divide colon polyps into types based on their characteristics and how they look under a microscope. Some of the more common types of colon polyps include:

It’s common for adults to have abnormal growths in the lining of their colon or rectum. These growths are known as polyps. They can lie flat or look like mushrooms sticking out from the tissue. Most polyps …