If patients can be aware of the early symptoms of rectal polyps in time, they can get treatment early to cure the disease. And the patient's suffering will also be less. What are the specific early symptoms of rectal polyps? The early symptoms of rectal polyps vary depending on the number, location, and nature of the polyps. Below is a detailed classification of the early symptoms of rectal polyps: Experts from Zhengzhou Anus and Rectum Hospital said that the early symptom of a pedunculated polyp located at the lower end of the rectum is that it often protrudes out of the anus during defecation, presenting as purplish red, and can shrink back into the rectum after bowel movement. The early symptoms of rectal polyps can be quite serious, including diarrhea, mucus and bloody stools, weight loss, malnutrition, and severe anemia. Lower-positioned rectal polyps can be felt during a digital rectal examination. For higher-positioned rectal polyps in the early symptoms of rectal polyps, a proctoscope or sigmoidoscopy examination is required. Supplement: Hematochezia is an early symptom of rectal polyps, which often stains the outside of the stool, with not much blood, bright red in color. A pedunculated polyp located at the lower end of the rectum often protrudes out of the anus during defecation, appearing purplish red, and can shrink back into the rectum after bowel movement.