Colon Polyp Symptoms WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Colon Polyp Symptoms
Colon polyps may not present any symptoms. If symptoms are present they may include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, constipation or diarrhea. Large polyps can also cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping or pain.1
Fast Facts:
- The American Cancer Society recommends colon screenings beginning at age 50, earlier if you have other risk factors.1
- Colon polyps range in size from smaller than a pea to larger than a golf ball.1
- As many as 30% of middle aged and older adults have one or more colon polyps.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mayo Clinic: Colon Polyps Symptoms
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Colorectal Polyp Symptoms
- Last update: Nov. 26, 2008
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