| Topic: | digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: | Colon Polyps: What You Need to Know. Polipos En El Colon: Lo Que Usted Debe Saber. |
| Author: | n/a |
| Source: | Bethesda, MD: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2007. 4 p. |
| Availability: | Available from National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: 1-800-438-5383. Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov. Website: www.niddk.nih.gov. Price: Single copies available free of charge. Order No. DD-239. |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet familiarizes readers with colon polyps, small clumps of extra tissue that grow inside the large intestine, also called the colon. Most polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous. Written in a question-and-answer format, the fact sheet covers the risk factors for colon polyps, the symptoms of colon polyps, how to know if one should be tested for colon polyps, treatment options, and how to contact the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NIDDK) for more information. This fact sheet is from the NIDDK Awareness and Prevention Series. The fact sheet is presented in English and Spanish (2 pages each). |
| Format: | Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: | English. Spanish |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Polyps. Colon. Epidemiology. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Education. Risk Factors. Health Promotion. Colonoscopy. |
| Publication Number: | DDBR10322 |
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