How many kinds of intestinal polyps?

summary

Any protruding lesions in the intestinal cavity of our body can be called polyps, but generally referred to as polyps, some are only mucosal localized uplift. We should say, polyp is a kind of benign disease, not cancer, not life-threatening. The most common polyps are inflammatory and adenomatous. What are the specific types of intestinal polyps

How many kinds of intestinal polyps?

Adenomatous polyp: This is one of the most common polyps, and also the most important polyp. It is the most common polyp in the colon and rectum. Colorectal adenoma may develop into colorectal cancer if it is not treated in time. Hamartomatous: this type of polyp is very rare, such as juvenile polyps and Peutz jegher syndrome. Some hamartomatous polyps can be cancerous, but the canceration rate is generally very low.

Hyperplastic polyps: in the large intestine, hyperplastic polyps are often found. Especially in rectum and sigmoid colon. This kind of polyp is usually very small, showing a small drop like protrusion on the mucosal surface, with smooth surface and wide base. Hyperplastic polyps are not cancerous.

Inflammatory polyps: also known as pseudopolyps, this kind of polyps is due to the formation of mucosal hyperplasia under inflammatory stimulation, often seen in patients with chronic colitis, such as ulcerative colitis, intestinal tuberculosis, intestinal chronic infection, etc.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.