What is gastrointestinal polyps?
Gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis is the presence of multiple polyps in the GI tract. Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue projecting from the mucous membrane. Colon polyps are usually asymptomatic but occasionally cause rectal bleeding, pain, diarrhea or constipation.
How do members experience gastrointestinal polyps?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gastrointestinal polyps*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gastrointestinal polyps*
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Who has gastrointestinal polyps on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 29 | |
| 50s | 44 | |
| 60s | 49 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 135 |
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