Question
Can juvenile polyps heal on their own?
Answer
The general symptoms of juvenile polyps are that the bowel movements of affected children are usually painless. During defecation, low or long polyps can be pushed out from the anus, where a red meatball can be seen on the anal opening. If the polyp is not returned in time, it may cause impaction, detachment, and bleeding. This condition is caused by minor bleeding and childhood anemia is rare. Most juvenile polyps occur between the ages of 2 to 10, and they are more common in boys. The incidence rate is very high, accounting for about 80% of pediatric polyps. It is a benign adenomatous granuloma that can usually heal itself without any malignant transformation.