What are the symptoms of rectal polyps in children?

Adults generally do not have problems with rectal polyps, but this condition is more common in children. However, parents may not know when their children first develop rectal polyps, which can easily affect the treatment of the disease. So, today I will introduce to you what rectal polyps are and what symptoms this disease will cause.

Rectal polyps are more common in children and are benign tumors. Rectal polyps in children rarely become malignant. Most of them are single, and very few have 2 to 3 concurrent ones. The cause of the disease is chronic inflammatory proliferation of local intestinal mucosa, coupled with mechanical stimulation of feces, which causes localized proliferation of the surface, glandular epithelium and the tissue beneath it, eventually forming polyps. The pedicle of the polyp is formed by the peristalsis of the intestine, which pulls and displaces the polyp. The pedicles of a few polyps have a wider base. Polyps often occur in the lower rectum and vary in size, but most are less than two centimeters in diameter. It is the size of a soybean, with a smooth, soft, elastic surface and bright red color. However, because polyps often become inflamed and bleed, they can also be dark purple. The pedicle may protrude from the anus during defecation and retract after defecation. A common symptom is blood on the surface of the stool.

Rectal polyps generally have a good prognosis and are easy to treat. Polyps with thin pedicles and low positions can be removed manually in the outpatient clinic. That is, use the index finger to compress the pedicle in the rectum so that the pedicle breaks off at the top. Generally, there is not much bleeding. If the pedicle is thicker, the polyp can be brought out of the anus with the fingers, tied with silk thread, and then sent back into the anus to make it fall off on its own. Polyps located higher can be removed with an electric knife under microscopic examination. Even without treatment, most rectal polyps will fall off on their own within 10 years of age.

Therefore, rectal polyps are also a relatively easy-to-treat disease. Therefore, when parents encounter the problem of polyps, they do not need to worry too much. As long as it is treated in time, it will be more beneficial to the specific recovery of the child's body. And it is important to note that parents also need to provide their children with a good living environment.