Cholesterolosis of the gallbladder happens when cholesterol accumulates in the gallbladder, forming polyps. It is often symptomless, but pain, indigestion, fever, and jaundice may occur. If so, ...

“Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them,” says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

Does blood in stool always indicate a health red flag? Seeing blood in the toilet bowl can be alarming. However, passing bloody stool does not necessarily indicate a serious problem, and only two ...

Nasal polyps are among the most stubborn and life-altering conditions in ear, nose and throat medicine. These soft, ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Not all colon polyps develop into cancer, but adenomas, a type of polyp characterized by a precancerous pattern of cell proliferation, can eventually lead to colorectal cancer. Therefore, foods known ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. Their results are published in Cell Host & Microbe.

Researchers discuss contributors to nasal polyp development in children, as well as the risk of co-occuring conditions and current methods of treatment. Although rarely reported in childhood, nasal ...

During the explanation of your gastroscopy results,'You have a gastric polyp. But it is fine to leave it alone'is what you ...