Hemeroid Banding

Hemeroid banding is a procedure recommended for those whose hemeroids are located in the rectum or the anus and for those who have sever bleeding, pain or if the hemeroid contains a blood clot. This procedure is not for those whose prolapsed hemeroid hangs on the outside of the body.

Hemeroid banding is usually used to treat painful, swollen hemeroids. And more than one hemeroid can be banded at the same time. This banding is most often performed for the following reasons:

• Severely bleeding hemeroids
• Severely painful hemeroids
• Hemeroid containing a blood clot (called thrombosed hemeroid)
• Hemeroids that protrude through the anus (called prolapsed hemeroids)

This hemeroid banding is done using local anesthesia, and you are considered an in and out patient because it is one of those same day surgery procedures; A procedure that involves a doctor inserting an instrument with a light and lens, called an anoscope, through the anus, which is held in position by an assistant. This instrument will allow the doctor to locate and see the hemeroid problem. Once the hemeroid is located, the doctor uses a special banding tool to place a small rubber band around the hemeroid. This procedure will cause the hemeroid to shrink because the banding cuts off the blood supply to the hemeroid. The rubber band stays in place for 1-2 weeks until the hemeroid falls off.

It usually appears to be that the only way to be rid of hemeroids is to go through more pain and suffering by procedures that claim to eliminate the pain, bleeding, and swelling once and for all; snip, clip and tie and then your hemeroid issue will vanish forever. But it should not be at all cases. There are a lot of severe hemeroid condition that can only be treated with natural home remedies but because other hemeroid condition does not respond to natural treatments that’s why hemeroid banding is recommended even it cause you pain.

The procedure of banding the hemeroid is another method that will eliminate a hemeroid, but not without leaving you with a painful recovery period. As you can see, anything connected to hemeroid relief comes with a certain amount of suffering before and after; at least when you use the conventional methods of destroying the embarrassing problem.

However, do not think that since the hemeroid is gone that your worries are over; you may find yourself back at the doctor's office for the same hemeroid issue, simply because the problem can return. All that pain and suffering repeated, letting you know that the procedure is just a temporary fix.

Take note that with this particular hemeroid banding procedure, there is automatic discomfort during and after the banding treatment. This is a relatively quick procedure, but the length of time depends on how many hemeroids need treatment.

Patients often report some discomfort during and after this hemeroid banding procedure. If you feel sharp or severe pain, tell the doctor immediately. Mild pain medication helps manage discomfort during recovery. These possible complications includes:
• Infection
• Excessive bleeding
• Allergic or other adverse reaction to the local anesthetic (if used)
• Difficulty urinating
• Difficulty passing stool due to scar tissue
• Swelling and pain from remaining hemeroids
• Recurrence of hemeroids

With hemeroid banding, after everything is over and done with, your doctor will tell you to avoid straining, bearing down when using the bathroom and holding your breath during your bowel movement to avoid complications and to promote fast recovery. Here are some postoperative care after your hemeroid banding procedure so as to give you hemeroid relief:

• Take sitz baths as recommended. Sitz baths will help relieve discomfort and clean the area. For a sitz bath, sit in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Pat the area dry, do not wipe or rub vigorously. 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.
• For a few days, you may have difficulty controlling passage of gas and bowel movements.
• Use a stool softener, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, and eat plenty of high-fiber foods (fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains) to prevent constipation and straining during bowel movements.
• Move your bowels as soon as you feel the urge.
• Do not sit on the toilet for long periods of time.
• Apply hemeroid creams or ointments as directed by your doctor.
• Avoid heavy lifting for two or three weeks.
  

Also do not hesitate to call your doctor if any of the following occurs after your hemeroid banding:

• Passing large amounts of blood
• Pain becomes more severe
• An aching feeling develops in the perineal area, between the rectum and the genitals
• Signs of infection, including fever and chills
• Constipation or difficulty urinating
  

Lastly, with all the hardship you encounter during and after your hemeroid banding, still many people may continue to develop new hemeroids after the banding procedure. What is better advise is really to treat your hemeroid as soon as possible before its too late. Not only with hemeroid banding but also with other surgical treatment . All hemeroid surgical procedure will not give you 100% completely healed condition without recur. Therefore, at first glance of hemeroid symptoms, immediately seek for doctors advise. Yet, still prevention is better than cure.