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Hemorrhoid Banding What is hemorrhoid banding?
Hemorrhoids are veins in the tissues at the
opening of the anus that become enlarged. They can cause pain, bleeding, and/or
itching. A person who has hemorrhoids may also have clots forming in the
hemorrhoid tissue. Your bowel may treat the clots like a bowel movement and try
to push them out of your body.
Hemorrhoid banding is a procedure in which the
doctor puts a tight band around the hemorrhoid to control bleeding. Then the
doctor will either remove the blood clot or let it wither and heal on its own.
When is it used?
Hemorrhoid banding is one method of treating
hemorrhoids. Examples of alternatives to this procedure are:
You should ask your doctor about these choices.
How do I prepare for hemorrhoid banding?
Plan for your recovery and care following the
operation. Follow instructions provided by the doctor.
What happens during the procedure?
You may need no anesthesia or you may receive a
local anesthetic. A local anesthetic numbs part of your body while you remain
awake. It should keep you from feeling pain.
The doctor will put an anoscope (a tubelike
instrument for examining the lower rectum and anal canal) into your anus and
expose the affected hemorrhoids. He or she will put a tight band around the
enlarged vein and either cut the hemorrhoid open, remove the blood clot, and let
the vein heal, or let the hemorrhoid dry up and fall off.
What happens after the procedure?
You will need to take sitz baths, use stool
softeners, and apply ointments to the area. Avoid all heavy lifting for 2 or 3
weeks. You may return to work in a few days or weeks, depending on the type of
work you do. You also may have trouble passing urine and controlling gas and
bowel movements for a few days after this operation.
Ask your doctor what other steps you should take
and when you should come back for a checkup.
What are the benefits of this procedure?
You will be relieved of itching, painful, and
bleeding hemorrhoids.
What are the risks associated with this
procedure?
You should ask your doctor how these risks apply
to you.
When should I call the doctor?
Call the doctor immediately if:
Call the doctor during office hours if:
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