A polyp is a benign tumor that forms from cells in the stomach. It can be hard or soft, with or without a long leg. A polyp is one or more. Its dimensions may be at first several millimeters, but subsequently it becomes much larger. In the future, it can degenerate into a malignant tumor. Polyps can affect various organs, but most often they appear in the intestines and stomach. Polyps can be of two types - adenomatous and hyperplastic. We will consider the latter.
Hyperplastic polyp
A hyperplastic polyp appears on the walls of internal organs in both singular and plural. He, unlike his adenomatous "brother," does not pose a direct threat to health. The hyperplastic type polyp has a surface resembling the gastric mucosa.
The appearance of a hyperplastic polyp is accompanied by various diseases. But there is no risk of oncology. Most often, you can get gastritis, but with timely treatment, it passes quickly enough. The chances of a reappearance are very small. But a tumor with improper or untimely treatment can develop into an adenoma. And this disease is serious. If this happens, it is necessary to undergo treatment under the close supervision of doctors.
Polyp in the colon
A hyperplastic polyp appears inside the colon from its own cells and closes almost the entire passage. It occurs most often in those who are obese or whose age is more than 50 years.
Polyps that appear are usually benign, but, nevertheless, there is a risk that they will degenerate into a malignant tumor. They can be detected only with careful medical research, since the symptoms are practically not manifested.
Hyperplastic polyp of the intestine, has the following symptoms:
- bleeding and pain during bowel movements;
- violation of the stool;
- anemia;
- pain in the abdomen.
In the latter case, pain is manifested both in the lateral parts of the stomach and in the anus. They may be different, but they all arise even with bowel movements. A heating pad and drugs to improve metabolism can somewhat soften them.
Reasons for the appearance
There are many reasons for the appearance of polyps. Almost all of them are associated with malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract and malnutrition.
Polyps are formed for the following reasons:
- heredity;
- improper nutrition, especially the rejection of fruits, vegetables, legumes and other important foods;
- regular constipation and other stool disorders;
- various intestinal diseases;
- smoking;
- reduced physical activity;
- age over 50 years.
Treatment of colon polyps
It is extremely difficult and ineffective to treat multiple or single polyps with therapeutic methods, therefore, surgical intervention is practiced. A flexible endoscope is inserted through the anus into the colon and with its help all existing formations are eliminated. Depending on the size, the polyps are removed in parts or in whole. After removal, parts of the polyp are carefully examined to determine if it is malignant or not. This method of removal is not only effective, but also painless, and all available symptoms disappear on the second day after the operation.
Familial, or diffuse polyposis, is eliminated by resection or, more simply, by complete removal. This method is quite common. Thanks to its use, it is possible to completely remove that part of the colon in which the polyp is located. Then it connects, and the body begins to recover. This method is as efficient and reliable as possible. The reappearance of the disease is completely excluded.
In order to eliminate the risk of re-defeat after a certain period of time, you must again undergo a medical examination and pass all the necessary tests. Thanks to the use of a special optical device, this is not difficult at all. In addition, it is completely safe. Using the device, the doctor will be able to see even the smallest polyps.
In the event of re-education, you should undergo surgical treatment again and change your diet. After some time, it will not hurt to be checked again using the optical inspection technique. And so on until the moment the tumor finally disappears from the body.
Polyps in the stomach
Gastric hyperplastic polyp is not as dangerous as it might seem at first glance. If it does not yet have large sizes, then it does not create special problems. But larger formations interfere with the advancement of food masses, as well as reduce the secretory performance of the epithelium. Most often occur in the corner of the stomach.
The main danger is from expanding polyps, but such cases are very rare. Approximately 1.5% of patients experience this problem.
As a rule, cancerous tumors form and develop in the immediate vicinity with polypoid outgrowths of the mucous membrane. If available, annual endoscopic examinations are required.
Hyperplastic polyp of the stomach entails hypergastrinemia - excessive secretion of gastrin, which contributes to increased secretion of acid. The appearance of cancer can be caused by epithelial metaplasia. It occurs on the periphery of the disease.
The main causes of polyps of the stomach
Similar polyps most often appear in people who are over 50 years old. But the main reason for their occurrence is the presence of various diseases.
Factors that trigger polypous adenoma are as follows:
- Helicobacter pylori infection;
- hereditary disposition to polyps;
- high concentration of hormones of the steroid type.
Polyps are divided into two types:
- hyperplastic;
- adenomatous.
The first type is the most common, but it never causes cancer. Adenomatous polyps are formed from glandular cells and almost always develop into cancer.
Treatment methods
Hyperplastic polyps are treated when the tumor size is more than three centimeters. But some doctors do not recommend waiting for this moment and remove the tumor of any size. Especially if a hyperplastic polyp with inflammation. Do not pull when they appear, and you should immediately consult a doctor. After all, there is a risk of cancer.
If the patient does not want to resort to surgical intervention, he can be replaced by a vitamin-mineral complex, which is great for healing the body.
A doctor should be monitored every two years. But if the tumor is massive, it begins to bleed, which causes pain and a number of other malfunctions in the body. If after this complications follow, then cancer can not be avoided, so do not delay and it is better to immediately contact a medical institution.
Total
A hyperplastic polyp most often appears in the stomach or intestines. These formations can not cause cancer, but can have a negative impact on the overall health of a person. Especially if the dimensions are large enough or several. If, for example, you have a hyperplastic glandular polyp, or a different type of formation, you should contact a medical institution for the necessary treatment.