Polypectomy during colonoscopy - Colon Polyp Removal

What are colon polyps?
A polyp is extra tissue that grows inside your body. Colon polyps grow in the large intestine. The large intestine, also called the colon, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool.Are polyps dangerous?

Over time, some types of polyps can turn into cancer. Polyps could someday become cancer or may already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove all polyps and test them.

Who gets polyps?

Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you're over 50.
You may also be more likely to get polyps if you eat a lot of fatty foods smoke drink alcohol don't exercise weigh too much

Go to http://www.guptagastro.com for more info.