How is intestinal polyps treated?
Disease description:
If you have intestinal polyps and experience symptoms such as abdominal distension, constipation, or abdominal pain, how are intestinal polyps treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of intestinal polyps mainly includes general management, medication, and surgical treatment. General management primarily involves adjusting lifestyle and dietary habits, such as consuming more foods high in dietary fiber, reducing intake of greasy foods, maintaining regular bowel movements, and increasing physical activity. Medication is mainly administered under a doctor's guidance, such as using antibiotics to reduce local inflammatory irritation. Surgical treatment is aimed at larger or symptomatic intestinal polyps and includes procedures such as laparoscopic removal, and abdominal resection of the colon and rectum. Patients need regular follow-up visits during treatment, should maintain an optimistic attitude, and avoid excessive fatigue.
