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Symptoms
The cause of most rectal polyps is unknown, however a diet high in animal fat and red meat, and low in fiber, is thou...
Causes
The cause of most rectal polyps is unknown, however a diet high in animal fat and red meat, and low in fiber, is thou...
Tests
Rectal polyps are commonly found by sigmoidoscopy (visual inspection with an instrument consisting of a tube and a li...
Treatments
Normally polyps are removed when they are found. Polypectomy is the name for the surgery that removes these growths. ...
Alternative Therapies
In addition to a diet low in animal fat and high in fiber, nutritionists recommend anitoxidant supplements (including...
Complications
For most people, the removal of polyps is an uncomplicated procedure. Benign polyps that are left in place can give r...
Prevention
Eating a diet low in red meat and animal fat, and high in fiber, is thought to help prevent rectal polyps.
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