Hello, I would like some advice regarding my father. He is 67 years old and he has been complaining on some discomfort in the anal area. Also, he said that there is blood in his stool. I know that he will most likely have to check his prostate and I know that the procedure is called digital rectal exam. How painful is it?
I guess that depends on the severity of the problems he might have. If there are hemorrhoids or something similar in the anal area, then there might be some pain involved. At best, he will have to endure some slight discomfort. But the procedure is very important and it does not last long, so the only thing to worry abut here are the results of that examination.