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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
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The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with colon polyps are asymptomatic.
History
Patients with colon polyps may have a positive history of:
- Family history
- Smoking history
Common Symptoms
The majority of patients have no symptoms. Colon polyps are incidentally found during screening for colon cancer. However, if the polyps are large, they might present with:
- Rectal bleeding
- Change in stool color
- Change in bowel habits
- Crampy abdominal pain
- Fatigue due to occult bleeding