Research suggests that making the following changes may have health benefits and may lower your chances of developing colon polyps: eating more fruits, vegetables, and other foods with fiber , such as beans and bran cereal.
Folic acid and folate: Folic acid and folate can help to prevent the formation of polyps in people who regularly consume at least 400 micrograms per day. Foods containing high amounts of folic acid include rice, spaghetti, cornmeal, ramen, and flour.
Calcium, when taken with vitamin D, is thought to be linked to cancer prevention. Daily use of calcium carbonate, resulted in a 15 per cent reduction in colorectal adenomatous polyp recurrence. Calcium is commonly found in dark green vegetables, some grains, legumes, and nuts.
Nasal corticosteroids.
Your doctor is likely to prescribe a corticosteroid nasal spray to reduce swelling and irritation. This treatment may shrink the polyps or eliminate them completely.
Tiny polyps may be completely destroyed by biopsy. Larger polyps are removed by a technique called snare polypectomy, in which a wire loop is passed through the colonoscope and the polyps are cut from the intestinal wall by means of a small electrical current.
Smoking, obesity, diabetes, and inadequate exercise are risk factors for polyps, but many people with none of these risk factors have precancerous polyps in the colon. There are genetic risk factors for developing polyps as well.
Abstract. Several studies have demonstrated that curcumin can cause the regression of polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), while others have shown negative results. Wholistic turmeric (WT) containing curcumin and additional bioactive compounds may contribute to this effect.
Both the level of vitamin D in the blood and intake of vitamin D-rich foods decrease the risk of colorectal polyps in a number of studies.
Eat an anti-inflammatory diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fiber and high-antioxidant foods. Treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency by eating calcium-rich foods and exposing your skin to sunlight. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Limit the amount of processed meat and red meat you consume.
These products go by trade names such as Metamucil and Konsyl. There are also generic forms available. They are useful in treating irregularity, some diseases involving the intestinal tract (such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis), and probably in preventing polyps and colon cancer.
If the colonoscopy finds one or two small polyps (5 mm in diameter or smaller), you are considered at relatively low risk. Most people will not have to return for a follow-up colonoscopy for at least five years, and possibly longer.
The reason that regular exercise reduces risk of getting colon cancer may be because it also reduces polyps.
We found in two colonoscopy-based case–control studies that frequency of yogurt consumption was associated with a trend towards decreased odds of colorectal polyps.
Whole grains are rich in fiber and will help to cleanse the colon. Oats, oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoa are all great sources. Try to incorporate 3 – 5 servings per day into your meals. Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and most leafy greens are fiber-dense and are always healthy choices.
Interestingly, "green tea drinkers" had approximately two times less occurrence of polyps compared to the "non-green tea drinkers"! All the other examined health conditions, such as body mass index, dietary intakes, or levels of liver enzymes did not differ between the groups.
31% of the patients in the Control Group had developed polyps but only 15% in the Green Tea Supplement Group. Also, the polyps that did occur in the Green Tea Supplement Group were smaller.
Colon polyp development involves genetic and epigenetic changes and environmental effectors such as stress in this process can drive the normal colonic epithelial cells to hyperplastic and adenomas [25-27].
Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer. Colon cancer can be fatal when found in its later stages. Anyone can develop colon polyps.
Symptoms of bowel polyps
But some larger polyps can cause: a small amount of slime (mucus) or blood in your poo (rectal bleeding) diarrhoea or constipation. pain in your tummy (abdominal pain)
Salt Water Rinse: One of the most effective and simple ways to treat nasal polyps is to use a salt water rinse. To do this, mix one teaspoon of salt into one cup of warm water and use it to rinse your nose with a neti pot or other type of sealable container. You can do this two to three times a day for best results.
A polypectomy lasts about 30 to 60 minutes and is an outpatient procedure, allowing patients to return home the same day. They should be back to a normal routine as soon as the next day.
After seeing a GP, a pharmacist can recommend: steroid nasal sprays that do not need a GP prescription. salt water washes (called a saline rinse or nasal douche) to help unblock your nose.