Polyp Types, Treatments & More
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1. Locations of Polyps
As mentioned, polyps occur in the intestines, cervix, bladder, ears, stomach, nose, sinuses, uterus or throat. Different symptoms are experienced based on location and size. In some cases, though, an individual won't have any symptoms.
Most often, intestinal polyps are harmless, but over time, some polyps may become cancerous.1‘Colon Polyps - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 28 Aug. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20352875. Cervical, stomach, nasal and uterine polyps rarely become cancerous, but it can happen. Ear polyps rarely become cancerous, but can interfere with hearing. Keep in mind that the cause depends on the location. For instance, throat polyps can stem from damage caused by shouting loudly or long term smoking.
