Thursday, May 14, 2015

Colon polyps: symptoms you should know

Maybe you've heard of polyps in the colon at some point, it is even possible that your same the freak out or that someone in your personal circle the has suffered. Your doubt most basic will be without doubt are serious? Well, the polyps in the colon are mostly benign.
However, no can be ignored, because in the long run, they can evolve way cancerous. Whereupon, it always opts for a colonoscopy to remove them. But... what symptoms present? How do we perceive his presence today, in our space, we address this issue. Will you join us?


Colon polyps: symptoms you should know

1- What are the polyps in the colon?

It can be that simple word frighten you. If at any time your doctor diagnosed you "colon polyps", it is very possible you stay baffled, wondering what it is. Are lumps? Are they some kind of infection? A polyp in the colon is actually quite common: an abnormal growth within the own walls of the colon or large intestine.
Polyps can be rounded as you see in the image above, or rather planitos. As you may know, this area of our body is that part that is in charge of channeling and redirecting all the fecal matter that, finally, will be ejected from the rectum.
It is a very vulnerable area occasionally to bacteria, to inflammations... and it is not strange that, at times, appear this reality which, in the end, is quite common. You should not, therefore, alarm you or immediately think the worst.
As you have indicated at the beginning, the majority of polyps are benign. However, require intervention to remove them from our intestine: a colonoscopy. Note You also an aspect that we discussed physicians: polyps, have a more flat, are more likely to be carcinogenic. But once again we stated that you should not alarm you, there are treatment and they are usually almost always benign.


Colon polyps: symptoms you should know

2- Who is more "sensitive" to suffer from polyps in the colon?

There are people that you are more susceptible than others. These dimensions that you instead visualising them now are a guideline only, but never determinants, it must be clear. At times, we can diagnose polyps in the colon and have none of these background but, in general, we must take these factors into account:

Having more than 50 years.
Suffer from overweight.
Become a smoker.
Have a family member who has had colon cancer.
Drinking alcohol.
Have a very sedentary lifestyle and follow an unhealthy eating high fat.

3- What symptoms have polyps in the colon?

The majority of polyps in the colon tend to study asymptomatic way, especially in the beginning, when they are forming. They do not cause pain and, as at the beginning, they are small, do not cause problem for the optimal functioning of the intestine.
Now, as they are larger they may face longer fecal matter. And to touch, they bleed. It is then when we already see the first tracks. So take note of these data that you must take into account:

See your stools very dark.
Perceive, to clean yourself, there is blood in the rectum.
Feel some itching and pain when you're evacuating.
Feel some inner itch when you eat something spicy or very seasoned.
To conclude, we focus once again on the fact that there are many people that are discovered polyps almost by accident when another type of secondary testing. When your doctor need to make tests to verify its frequency, and your number, you should know that you'll have to get a colonoscopy.
It is not a comfortable test, but it is very effective. Don't worry and always follows guidelines indicating the professionals. It is a small trance that passes quickly.
In general, the doctor always opt to remove polyps of the colon. Long term they can pursue to become cancerous, so it is worthwhile to get rid of them. Don't worry, always good results and patients can continue leading a normal life.


Colon polyps: symptoms you should know

4- How can I prevent somehow polyps of the colon?

Polyps in the colon can not be prevented 100%. There is no technique or supplement that allows us to avoid this kind of realities. We can however, prevent a small percentage appeared if we follow appropriate and healthy life habits in addition to a diet that will allow us to take care of the colon and digestive health. Notes:

Take care of your weight, avoid above all the obesidad.
Eliminate bad habits, such as tobacco.
Daily eat a Green Apple.
The Oatmeal is essential for the day to day, gives us the essential level of ideal fiber for colon.
Every day, on an empty stomach you can take either a glass of water warm with lemon, or a tablespoon of olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice.
The tea with aloe vera and lemon are also very healthy.
Consumed vegetables such as the beet or sugar beet, broccoli, artichokes...
Consume Probiotics, essential to achieve bacteria that take care of our bacterial flora.
A tablespoon of peppermint oil. If you take it 3 times a week after your lunch, take care of your intestinal health, purify it inside and sanarĂ¡s throughout the gastrointestinal tract. It is worth to take this into account.
Try these easy and useful homemade tips.your comments will highly appreciated.

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