Hemorrhoid Banding

Are you tired of dealing with hemorrhoids? Do you wish you could get rid of them for good?

If you answered yes to the above questions, you might benefit from hemorrhoid banding. This procedure provides an alternative option for the treatment of hemorrhoids when home remedies don’t work.

This page will discuss what hemorrhoid banding is and how it may provide a cure for your hemorrhoids. We’ll then outline the grades of hemorrhoids you may experience and the benefits of this procedure.

Hemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical procedure that can permanently remove hemorrhoids. This procedure is also known as rubber band ligation.

During the procedure, your doctor places a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid, which cuts off its blood flow. The hemorrhoid then falls off after a couple of days. A scar forms where the hemorrhoid previously was. And this prevents nearby veins from bulging into the anal canal.

Hemorrhoid banding is the most widely used treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are swollen veins that form in the rectum. You may not see or feel these hemorrhoids because they are often far up in the rectum. But occasionally, internal hemorrhoids may prolapse and fall through the anal opening.

Hemorrhoids can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including:

• Anal itching
• Rectal pain
• Bright red bleeding from the rectum
• The feeling of incomplete evacuation

But you don’t need to deal with these symptoms any longer. Hemorrhoid banding can relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life. You can experience the benefits of hemorrhoid banding by visiting our office for 10-15 minutes. Hemorrhoid banding needs no bowel preparation or sedation. And it’s fast and painless. It is that simple.

Hemorrhoid banding can provide a cure for hemorrhoids. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons declares hemorrhoid banding as the most effective in-office treatment for grade 1, 2, and 3 hemorrhoids.

There are 4 grades of internal hemorrhoids that range in severity from mild to severe. Hemorrhoid banding can successfully treat grades 1-3. If you have a grade 4 hemorrhoid, you may need surgery.

Grade 1 Hemorrhoid

A grade 1 hemorrhoid is inside the rectum. This hemorrhoid does not prolapse or extend outside the anus. You can only see this hemorrhoid during an anoscopy or colonoscopy.

Grade 2 Hemorrhoid

A grade 2 hemorrhoid occurs when an internal hemorrhoid prolapses. This hemorrhoid extends out of the anus only during a bowel movement or straining. Afterward, the hemorrhoid retracts inside the anus.

Grade 3 Hemorrhoid

A grade 3 hemorrhoid also extends out of the anus during a bowel movement or straining. But it does not retract on its own. You must push this hemorrhoid back inside the anal canal.

Grade 4 Hemorrhoid

A grade 4 hemorrhoid also prolapses outside the anal canal. But you cannot push this hemorrhoid back inside. This is the most severe grade of hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical procedure that can permanently relieve symptoms of hemorrhoids. This procedure has few risks and avoids restrictions and complications associated with surgery.

The benefits of hemorrhoid banding include:

• Outpatient procedure
• No sedation
• No bowel preparation
• Fast
• Pain-free
• No downtime
• Permanent cure for hemorrhoids

If you want to get rid of your hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid banding may be the solution you’re looking for.

Hemorrhoid banding is usually safe and painless. You can immediately resume your daily activities after this procedure. But you should avoid heavy lifting for 2-3 weeks.

Potential side effects of hemorrhoid banding include:

• Rectal pain
• Sensation of fullness
• Feeling like you need to have a bowel movement

These symptoms often do not occur. But if they do, they should resolve relatively quickly after your procedure.

In rare cases, you may experience complications from hemorrhoid banding. But this occurs in less than 10% of cases. Potential complications of hemorrhoid banding include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Pain
• Recurrence of hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoid banding can eliminate your hemorrhoids. But it’s also essential to make lifestyle changes after your procedure to prevent them from recurring.

The following lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of hemorrhoids:

• Have a bowel movement as soon as you feel the urge to go
• Avoid straining, bearing down, or holding your breath
• Sit on the toilet for no more than 2 minutes
• Eat a diet rich in fiber
• Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids
• Exercise regularly
• Practice good body mechanics when lifting

Dr. Sameer Islam is a top-rated hemorrhoid specialist and West Texas native. He uses both medical and natural treatments to heal your digestive issues.

If you want to cure your hemorrhoids, you can schedule an appointment online or call our office at (806) 696-4440.