The difference and relationship between constipation and intestinal polyps

Intestinal polyps are a disease that occurs frequently in the intestines. They mostly occur in adults, and the probability of their occurrence increases with age. Constipation is a relatively common intestinal problem and basically does not constitute a disease. Although there is a difference in severity between constipation and intestinal polyps, long-term constipation may lead to intestinal polyps, so we should not take it lightly.

1. The harm of constipation

It leads to poisoning of the five internal organs, long-term constipation, and continuous accumulation of toxins in the body. This is a phenomenon of poisoning of the five internal organs, which reduces their functions and may eventually worsen, causing other diseases.

Damage to the liver. Constipation damages our liver function. When feces accumulate in the intestines for a long time, toxic substances are reabsorbed into the liver, which will damage liver function.

Hemorrhoids and anal fissures are caused by long-term constipation, excessive force during bowel movements causing the anal mucosa to be twisted and vomited out, and poor venous return, which can lead to hemorrhoids over time; anal fissures can form if feces scratch the anal canal, forming ulcers and wounds.

Chloasma and acne kill beauty. Long-term constipation increases the burden on the liver. Toxins in the body cannot be expelled in time, causing abnormal function of the body's endocrine system and hormone metabolism disorders, which lead to abnormal facial pigmentation, chloasma and acne on the skin.

Obesity is caused by the fact that the stool in the intestines is not eliminated in time and is repeatedly absorbed, which can lead to obesity.

2. The harm of intestinal polyps

The number of polyps: A single polyp has a low chance of becoming cancerous, while multiple polyps have an increased chance of becoming cancerous.

Appearance of polyps: Small-sized non-neoplastic polyps with pedicles are mostly benign polyps and are generally not prone to malignant transformation. However, large-sized polyps with a broad base and pedicles are very likely to transform into cancer.

Growth rate of polyps: Benign polyps grow very slowly. If they grow rapidly in a short period of time and their diameter is greater than 2 cm, you should be alert to cancer. For example, colon adenomatous polyps are caused by excessive proliferation of colon mucosal cells, and the canceration rate can reach 42%-77%.

3. The relationship between constipation and intestinal polyps

The causes of intestinal polyps include many factors, but it is not caused by constipation, because constipation is only a symptom of intestinal polyps. The relationship between intestinal polyps and constipation is that intestinal polyps cause constipation. If constipation symptoms occur frequently, you should also pay attention to it. It may also be caused by intestinal polyps. Once you find that you have this disease, you must undergo surgery immediately for removal, otherwise you may develop lesions or even develop intestinal cancer.