Rectal polyps are usually not associated with symptoms. When they occur, symptoms include rectal bleeding, bloody stools, mucous discharge, mass, protrusion from the anus, and abdominal pain. A change in bowel habits may occur including constipation and diarrhea.

Usually, rectal polyps do not cause any symptoms. Rectal bleeding, bloody stools, mucus discharge, mass, a protrusion from the anus, and abdominal pain are among the symptoms that can appear when they do. Changes in bowel habits, such as constipation and diarrhea, may take place.