Can multiple polyps of the rectum develop into bowel cancer?

Rectal polyps may develop into bowel cancer, but this is not absolute and not all rectal polyps are cancerous. Rectal polyps are actually proliferations of the rectal mucosa, which are mainly categorized into adenomatous polyps and inflammatory polyps. Adenomatous polyps may become cancerous, but inflammatory polyps are generally not cancerous. Therefore, once found intestinal polyps, timely surgical resection and pathologic examination, in order to clearly diagnose the polyp is benign or malignant. It should be noted that rectal polyps have a high recurrence rate after surgery, so patients with multiple rectal polyps must be followed up after surgical treatment, and it is best to do a colonoscopy once a year to check for recurrence. It is recommended that in addition to active treatment, patients with multiple rectal polyps also need to develop good living habits, strengthen physical exercise, enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.