How long it takes for colon polyps to grow is variable, with some forming in 2-3 months and others in 5-10 years. Colon polyps are superfluous organisms formed by the gradual elevation of the mucosa in the colon, which often have no obvious symptoms and need to be detected under endoscopic examination. The speed of formation of colon polyps and colon polyps family genetic history, personal dietary habits. People who usually like spicy and stimulating food, greasy meat or have a family history of colon polyps are more likely to grow polyps, which can form as soon as 2-3 months. If you like to eat a light diet and eat a lot of grains and cereals, you are not prone to polyps, and they can form in an average of 5-10 years. Regardless of whether there is a family history of colorectal tumors, it is recommended that middle-aged and older people over the age of 40 years to do a colonoscopy every 1-2 years, and if found to have intestinal polyps, should be done to do pathological examination, to exclude malignant changes, in order to avoid delay in treatment.