What Are Colon Polyps?
When the body is functioning properly, cells grow and divide to keep various systems in check. However, there are times when these cells mutate or divide too quickly. A genetic mutation may spur cells to grow in areas that do not need them.
While every part of the body is susceptible to this type of irregular activity, small masses called polyps may form when it happens in the colon or rectum. What happens to the body when polyps form? These masses may cause issues with the way the body processes waste and, in some cases, they may become malignant.
