What are Colon Polyps and How do I Get Them?
If you have had a colonoscopy, your doctor might have told you that he was on the lookout for polyps during the procedure. Polyps are abnormal growth in your colon or large intestine. They can be raised areas along your digestive tract that look different than normal colon folds. Some polyps are flat.
Not all polyps are cancerous. However, all cancers in the colon start with a polyp. This is why it is important to know if you’re at a high risk to get polyps and how you can prevent them from growing along your colon. Getting polyps is genetic. If someone in your family has had polyps, you are more likely to get them. If you also have a relative who has had cancer in the ovary or the colon, you are also mostly likely get polyps. But even if no one in your family has had polyps, there are also factors that can contribute to these growths showing up along your colon. These factors are a diet high in fat, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, never exercising, and being overweight.
If you want to keep your colon free from polyps, especially if this runs in your family, you might want to stop smoking and avoid alcohol. You should also eat healthier foods and do some exercises. It is also important to lose weight.
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