The vast majority of intestinal polyps are benign lesions, which are usually not serious, but if the intestinal polyps are large in size (>2 cm) or pathological in nature as adenomatous and villous polyps, the rate of malignant transformation is relatively high.
There are more causes of intestinal polyps, such as infectious factors, genetic factors, lifestyle and dietary habits. Usually, patients mostly have no obvious conscious symptoms, and they are often found when they have recurrent abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding, intussusception, or when they have a colonoscopy. For smaller polyps (<2cm), they can be examined regularly. If the number is larger, or if they are adenomatous and villous polyps, they need to be removed surgically under endoscopy to prevent malignant transformation. Patients should develop good daily habits, quit smoking and limit alcohol, do not eat too hot, too cold, spicy and stimulating food, and pay attention to dietary hygiene.