Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD An adenomatous polyp, also known as an adenoma, is an abnormal growth of cells that forms ...

This is the most common symptom of larger colon polyps. Polyps, particularly those that have gotten large, can cause bleeding. Over time this blood loss can lead to anemia, or a low red blood cell ...

You may need to avoid certain medicines, such as blood thinners, for a day or two if your doctor did a biopsy or removed any polyps. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are rare but possible ...

The colon is the first and longest part of the large intestine. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system, which breaks down food for the body to use ...

Q. When seniors gather, it doesn’t seem to take long before we get to our aches and pains. You must get more than your share of that. A. My friend, Pete, has instituted a colonoscopy rule.