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Banding: Treatments and Complications

By: Walter Kopal

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Piles are abnormally bulged and protruding blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoid banding is a method to remove them.

Banding is used to treat painful, bulged Piles. The procedure is more frequently done for the below mentioned reasons:

Profusely bleeding Piles
Extremely painful Piles
Hemorrhoid having a blood clot (called thrombosed hemorrhoid)
Hemorrhoids that come-out through the anus (called prolapsed hemorrhoids)

After-effects are rare but no clinical procedure is thoroughly free of adverse effects. If you are thinking about opting Banding Hemorrhoids or hemorrhoid banding, your doctor will check a list of possible complications which may include:

Infection
Bleeding
Recurrence of Hemorrhoids
Bulging and ache from remaining Hemorrhoids
Adverse reaction to the local anesthetic (if used)

An anoscope will be introducedthrough the anus. The doctor, will look through the tube inside the rectum and locate the hemorrhoid. The doctor will then use a special banding tool. The tool will place a small rubber band around the hemorrhoid. The band cuts off the blood supply. This will make the hemorrhoid fall off. More than one hemorrhoid may be banded and both the band and the hemorrhoid will fall off in about 1-2 weeks. This is a relatively quick procedure. The length of time depends on how many Hemorrhoids need treatment. Patients often complain some issues whilst and after this procedure. If you feel sharp or severe pain, tell the doctor immediately. Mild pain medicine will assist you manage discomfort during recovery.

Post-procedure Care

For some days, you may have issues controlling passage of gas and bowel movements. When you come back home after the treatment, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:

Take sitz baths as recommended. Sitz baths will help ease uncomfortable feeling and clean the location. For a sitz bath, sit in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Wipe the area dry. Do not wipe hard or rub roughly. You may be advised to take a sitz bath every four hours and after every bowel movement. Devices are available to place on top of the toilet to make this process easier.

Move your bowels immediately when you feel the urge.

Do not strain, bear down, or hold your breath during a bowel movement.

Do not sit on the toilet for long duration of time.

To prevent constipation and straining during bowel movements: use a stool softener, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, and eat plenty of high-fiber foods ( fruits, vegetables , beans, and whole grain )

Apply creams or ointments as directed by your doctor.

Avoid weight lifting for two or three weeks.

Ensure that you follow your doctor's instructions .

Expect some bleeding when the hemorrhoid falls off. See your doctor for a follow-up 3-4 weeks after the treatment.

After arriving home, get in touch with your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Passing profuse amounts of blood

Signs of infection, including fever and chills

Pain that you are not able to control with the medications you have been given

Constipation or trouble urinating

An pain-like feeling develops in the location between the rectum and the genitals

If you go as far as to have three or four Hemorrhoids banding treatments and your Hemorrhoids do not go away, it may be time to think about a hemorrhoidectomy. This method involves surgery to permanently remove the Hemorrhoids. The downfall is that surgery is more painful and costlier than Hemorrhoids banding, needs a longer recovery period, and has a longer list of risks.

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