I am 29 yo male. I had rectal bleeding for about 3 days when I went number 2 over a year ago, and it was suggested I have a colonoscopy. The bleeding has never come back, and I finally got around to having my colonoscopy done today. The test went fine, but I am confused and worried about the...
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when i woke up in the recovery room, i asked the nurse how long did it take them to finish the test, she said 14 mins, but i heard others say like 20-30 mins sth, and i didnt feel anything during the procedure, i guess i was out, and i don't feel anything uncomfortable after, so do you think...