Spiker

My family doctor is sending me for a screening with a colon specialist. I had a drop of blood during a bowel movement a few weks ago. I noticed a spec of blood in my stool the other day, lthough that is the first i've noticed in the stool. Having a history of cancer in my family I figure it's best to be pro-active.

The drop of blood could have been from a hemarroid. the spec is the stool scares me though.

Has anyone ver been for a colonoscopy? I've heard horror stories about them, that they are very painful. How long does it take and how bad is the pain?

Any help is really apreciated.