Although the exact causes of polyps are not fully determined, various factors, including genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors, can play a role in their formation. Polyps can occur in individuals of all ages and genders. The main risk factors affecting the development of polyps include:
* Excess weight and obesity
* Being 50 years of age or older
* Smoking
* A family history of polyps
* Sedentary lifestyle
* Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
* Hereditary conditions affecting the intestines, such as Gardner syndrome
* Stress
* Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes