Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you
Are over age 50
Have had polyps before
Have a family member with polyps
Have a family history of colon cancer
Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel movement, blood in your stool, or constipation or diarrhea lasting more than a week.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases
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