A hemorrhoid banding procedure is a simple, pain-free procedure used to treat problematic hemorrhoids. A hemorrhoid is a discomforting collection of swollen veins in the lower rectum, affecting more than half of adults at some point in their lives. Common causes include constipation, pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, low fiber diet, sitting for long periods and reoccurring diarrhea. During this brief procedure, small rubber bands are secured around the base of an internal hemorrhoid, where the tissue is less pain-sensitive, cutting off blood supply to the hemorrhoid. This allows the hemorrhoid to shrink in size, eventually falling off naturally during normal bowel movements in 3-5 days. Most patients are unaware when this happens, and the site of the hemorrhoid usually heals completely within a week or two. This procedure is quick, with no sedation, so you may drive yourself and return to work after the procedure.
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CRH O’Regan System. N.D. Hemorrhoid Banding. https://www.oregansystem.com/online-guides/hemorrhoid-banding/
Mayo Clinic. 2023. Hemorrhoids. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemorrhoids/symptoms-causes/syc-20360268
