If intestinal polyps are not treated promptly and effectively, they have a certain tendency to become cancerous, but it is not certain how many years it takes for cancer to occur.
Intestinal polyp is a common clinical intestinal disease, which is a benign lesion. However, if intestinal polyps are not treated in a timely manner, they may have a tendency to become cancerous, especially adenomatous polyps, and the majority of patients will develop to cancerous outcome. There is no definite clinical data on how long it takes for an intestinal polyp to become malignant and cancerous. Usually, the more intestinal polyps > 2 cm or the more polyps, the higher the possibility of cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that patients diagnosed with intestinal polyps can undergo endoscopic resection at an early stage, which can prevent the polyps from continuing to grow and the possibility of cancer. Especially for patients with familial intestinal polyps, the cancer rate is extremely high, and patients must be reviewed regularly for early detection and early treatment.
In addition, patients with intestinal polyps need to pay attention to a light and easy-to-digest diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid actions that increase abdominal pressure, and keep the bowels open.