Anal polyps

Treatment of anal polyps

What are anal polyps?

Anal polyps are small, benign tissue growths located in the anal canal or at the edge of the anus.
They often develop as a result of chronic irritation or hemorrhoidal disease.

In most cases, they are harmless and do not cause pain, but they may bleed during bowel movements or cause a foreign body sensation.

Causes

Anal polyps commonly develop due to:

Persistent irritation of the mucosa, for example from hemorrhoids or inflammation
Increased pressure in the rectum during bowel movements
Mechanical strain caused by prolonged straining

In rare cases, anal polyps may be confused with other mucosal changes.
For this reason, a careful proctological examination is important to rule out more serious findings.

Treatment

Small anal polyps are usually removed on an outpatient basis.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is typically quick and associated with minimal discomfort.

The removed tissue is then examined microscopically to reliably confirm its benign nature.

Larger polyps or unclear findings should be assessed with further diagnostic procedures
(e.g. colonoscopy).
After removal, we recommend a short follow-up visit to monitor healing.

Our goal

Our goal is to provide you with a clear diagnosis and a gentle, safe treatment,
aimed at relieving symptoms and avoiding unnecessary interventions.