Colonic Polyps Symptoms, Causes & More
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7. Diagnosis
Most colonic polyps are discovered during colonoscopy screenings. A long, thin tube fitted with a light and camera is inserted into the colon via the rectum, allowing the physician to view any abnormalities. If polyps are discovered, they can be removed during the colonoscopy.
Other diagnostic tools include stool tests that detect blood or genetic changes. A CT scan creates pictures of the colon, and sigmoidoscopy allows examination of the lower third portion of the colon using a thin tube with a small camera inserted in the rectum.1‘Colon Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15370-colon-polyps.
