Patient's question:
First, I was told I had juvenile polyps, sometimes also referred to as adenomatous polyps. The first two biopsies were benign. I wonder if the condition can heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
General symptoms of polyps: The bowel movements of affected children are usually painless. Low or long polyps can be pushed out from the anus during defecation, and a red, fleshy lump can be seen on the anus. If the polyps are not returned promptly, they may become strangulated, fall off, and bleed. The disease is caused by minor bleeding, and children rarely suffer from anemia. Most cases occur in children aged 2 to 10, with boys being more commonly affected. The incidence rate is very high, accounting for about 80% of pediatric polyps. It is a benign glandular adenomatous granuloma. It can self-heal and does not undergo malignant transformation.