Question
Can colorectal polyps be treated? How should they be treated?
Answer
Colorectal polyps can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, but the effectiveness depends on individual constitution and the severity of the condition. For single polyps, treatment can involve removal followed by pathological examination; for polyps that are prone to recurrence or larger ones, pathological examination can be performed through rectal sigmoidoscopy to rule out malignancy; for low-position or pedunculated polyps, they can be removed using rectoscope, sigmoidoscope, ligation, or direct removal through the anus; for broad-based or recurrent polyps, partial resection of the intestinal wall and segment can be performed through the abdominal, perineal, or sacral approaches; for high-position polyps, high-frequency electrosurgical treatment can be performed through a fiber colonoscope.