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Dr. Tamara Merchant-McCambry, M.D.
Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Dr. Merchant completed her medical degree in 1999. Dr. Merchant completed her residency in 2004. Dr. Merchant completed her fellowship in 2005. Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Methodist Specialty & Tr ...
25 years
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Dr. Tamara Merchant-McCambry, M.D.
- San Antonio, TX
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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How painful is a colonoscopy?
The colonoscopy is not usually painful!. The worst part is the prep--- not a great tasting drink and it does make go. You want a great prep so please complete the instructions READ MORE
The colonoscopy is not usually painful!. The worst part is the prep--- not a great tasting drink and it does make go. You want a great prep so please complete the instructions for preparation. You usually receive sedating medication so that you are asleep during the procedure. Usually after the procedure, no pain; maybe a few stomach cramps as you pass air. Rest after the procedure and your usually ready to be back to regular duties the following day. Hope this info helps. Dr. Tamara J Merchant-McCambry
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It's also possible that you have an anal fissure. Recommendation: evaluation to rule out fissure or other causes of bright blood in the stools.
Stools
Dark style could mean occult blood. I recommend evaluation to test for blood in the stools and a colonoscopy. 1st screening Colonoscopy is recommended at 45 y/o.
