Hemorrhoid Treatment: How Hemorrhoid Banding Works
Hemorrhoid Banding, also known as rubber band ligation, is a method used to remove hemorrhoids. It is a simple process that works how it sounds. A tight band is placed around the hemorrhoid, with the aim of constricting blood flow. This causes the hemorrhoid to shrivel up and fall off, and in the process the hemorrhoids banding falls off as well.
This form of hemorrhoid treatment is only performed on second degree hemorrhoids. Rubber band litigation is the most successful non-surgical treatment for hemorrhoids, as it relieves symptoms in 4 out of 5 cases. Hemorrhoid banding is only used on internal hemorrhoids, as external hemorrhoid banding doesn’t work. For treatment of external hemorrhoids, that don’t clear up by themselves, surgery will be required.
The procedure is fairly simple. The doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics in the lead up to the banding. when performing the procedure, the patient will need to draw his knees up to his chest so that the buttocks are easily accessed and the anus is spread. Then the doctor will insert a proctoscope into the anus. He will then use a forceps (procedural tongs) to hold the hemorrhoid while the ligator is placed over it. The ligator is then pushed against the base of the hemorrhoid and the band is released.
The hemorrhoid will take between one and two weeks to shrivel up, and drop off – it, and the rubber band, will be passed with a normal bowel movement.
In conclusion, rubber band ligation works well on grade 2 external hemorrhoids. It is a popular method of treatment, as an alternative to surgery, as it saves money and recovery time that is required if the hemorrhoids are removed by surgery.
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