What does intestinal gland hyperplasia mean?
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Glandular hyperplasia is a condition in which the lining of the intestine is found to be hyperplastic by colonoscopy. This condition may be caused by inflammation or other stimuli in the intestine, or it may be a precursor to an intestinal tumor.
Glandular hyperplasia is part of the digestive system and plays an important role in secreting digestive fluids and absorbing nutrients. Normally, glandular hyperplasia is a natural physiological response to stimuli and damage in the intestine. However, in some cases, glandular hyperplasia may become dysplasia or abnormal cell hyperplasia, which may be one of the precursor manifestations of cancer. For example, ulcerative colitis, infectious colitis, and other diseases may cause glandular hyperplasia in the lining of the intestine. In addition, chronic constipation, intestinal dysfunction, and so on may also cause glandular hyperplasia.
It is important to note that glandular hyperplasia does not necessarily mean cancer. If the symptoms of glandular hyperplasia are severe or persistent, further examination and evaluation may be needed to rule out the possibility of cancer or other serious diseases.
