Does polyp removal help with blood in stool?

A polypectomy removes a polyp from the lining of the bowel, often during a colonoscopy. If that polyp is fragile or bleeding, removing it may stop that particular source. The removed tissue is usually examined to identify its type and whether further treatment or surveillance is needed. Blood in stool can also come from haemorrhoids, fissures, inflammation, diverticular disease, or another bowel problem, so bleeding should not automatically be attributed to a polyp.

Tell your clinician about the colour and amount of blood, whether it is mixed with stool or seen on paper, and any change in bowel habit, pain, dizziness, or weight. Follow the preparation and medication instructions if a colonoscopy is planned. After removal, follow advice about eating, activity, and medicines, and ask when the tissue result will be discussed. Read more about [Blood in Stool] and [Polyp Removal].

Seek urgent help for heavy or ongoing bleeding, black tar-like stool, fainting, severe abdominal pain, fever, marked weakness, or dizziness. After a polypectomy, worsening pain, fever, or fresh bleeding needs prompt medical advice because complications can occur.

Ask whether a polyp was seen, whether it appeared to explain the bleeding, when pathology will be available, and what follow-up examination is recommended.