Gastrointestinal polyps
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with gastrointestinal polyps
Treatments taken by people for gastrointestinal polyps
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Compare treatments taken by people with gastrointestinal polyps
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Got a question about living with gastrointestinal polyps? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has gastrointestinal polyps on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 18 say gastrointestinal polyps is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 4 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 4 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 123 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 85 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |