Four month ago I got through hammariods surgery and I pass blood after 45th of surgery about 1 point it recovers soon. Now since last 10 days I have mild sometimes become moderate pain in stomach and lower abdomen Doctor advise me for colonoscopy do I really need it What are side effects and how painful is it.

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