How is rectal polyps treated?

The treatment methods for anal and rectal polyps mainly include the following: 1. Drug therapy: For patients with mild symptoms, antibiotics, hormones or enema therapy may be used. However, it should be noted that drug therapy cannot eradicate the condition and may lead to dependency. 2. Surgical treatment: Surgery is a commonly used treatment method currently, achieving therapeutic effects through polyp excision. For polyps located near the anus, direct removal via the anus can be performed; for polyps located further away, colonoscopic polypectomy can be conducted. Complete removal of the pedicle of the polyp must be ensured during surgery to prevent recurrence. Pathological diagnosis is also required after surgery to rule out the possibility of malignancy. 3. Physical therapy: Microwave therapy, which uses microwave thermal effects to cauterize and remove polyps, has gradually gained popularity in recent years. Careful and cautious operation is required to prevent complications. 4. Other therapies: Such as injection therapy and rubber band ligation, can also be used in the treatment of anal and rectal polyps. Injection therapy involves injecting a sclerosing or necrotizing agent at the base of the polyp to induce its detachment. Band ligation involves placing a ligator around the base of the polyp to cut off its blood supply, allowing it to wither and fall off naturally. During treatment, patients should actively cooperate with their physicians and pay attention to dietary regulation and postoperative care to promote early recovery.