Whether or not you have a rectal polyp does not have much to do with your age. A rectal polyp is a bulging-like lesion of the rectal mucosa that usually occurs in middle-aged and older people. Most rectal polyps are benign, and a few may worsen. They usually present with symptoms of abdominal pain, blood in the stool, and increased frequency of bowel movements. If left untreated, they may become cancerous and develop into rectal cancer. Young people may have rectal polyps due to hereditary factors; frequent late-night snacks, spicy and other bad dietary habits may also lead to rectal polyps; in addition, when young people’s defecation habits change, such as frequent constipation, the bowel movements cannot be discharged normally, and the stools that remain in the rectum stimulate the rectal mucosa, which can easily lead to rectal polyps. For young people with rectal polyps, they should go to the hospital as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment, and if necessary, surgical removal, so as not to delay the deterioration of the condition into cancer.