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Colorectal polyps - Symptom

Alternative Names

Intestinal polyps; Polyps - colorectal

Symptoms:

There are usually no symptoms. However, the following symptoms may occur:

Abdominal pain (rare)
Bloody stools
Fatigue associated with anemia
Rectal bleeding

Signs and tests:

A rectal examination may reveal a polyp that can be felt by the physician. However, the physical exam is usually normal.

Tests that show polyps:

Colonoscopy

Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Reviewed last on: 2/20/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Smith RA, Cokkinides V, Eyre HJ. American Cancer Society guidelines for the early detection of cancer. CA Cancer J Clin. 2006;56:11-25.

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