Banding Hemorrhoids 101

1. What is the Purpose of Banding Hemorrhoids?

There are many people who suffer from hemorrhoids all over the world. It’s not easy to get them treated because it will be painful, and many times the available treatments simply will not work. Creams and lotions probably wont’ work, and your doctor probably told you that you need to go through some sort of procedure. That might be expensive, and you’re probably unsure about it, and that’s probably why you’re here reading this.

Banding is one of the many options available to you. Here are some things you should know about the process – how it works and what to expect.

2. Fear Not the Rubber Band

The process of banding does not require the use of general anesthetics. Sometimes it does not even require the use of local anesthetics. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is possible that your procedure will last minutes, and you will experience minimal discomfort. In the case of more severe cases, local anesthetics may be required. This should be discussed with your GP before the procedure begins.

3. So What is It?

Hemorrhoid banding involves the use of an anoscope and a special banding tool with which your GP will view the affected area. He will position a small rubber band around the hemorrhoids. The rubber band constricts, and cuts off the flow of blood to the area. The tissues which are denied oxygen shrink back, and eventually fall off after approximately two weeks.

4. Banding does not necessarily hurt.

Banding hemorrhoids involves introducing scopes and banding equipment into the anus and lower rectum. For some people this is not a traumatic experience. For others, stretching of the sphincter muscle can be a painful experience, especially of the hemorrhoids have formed in the area of the tissues which require extending. For these people, local anesthetics can be a practical option.

There might be pain later, but for the most part you probably won’t need to be hospitalized. Painkillers usually stop the problems before they start.

5. Common side effects

Knowledge empowers you to make decisions. Knowledge about possible side effects should reassure rather than frighten you.

The most common side effect is post-procedural pain. This is relieved by means of pain medication. Temporary issues with the passing or control of bowel movements may also occur.

6. Other Possibilities

There are some other possible side effects with this procedure, and they are:

– Risk of Infection

– Anesthetic allergies

– Occurrence of other hemorrhoids

– Scar tissue making it difficult to pass stool

– Difficulty urinating

– Excessive bleeding

7. Total success requires change of lifestyle and/or diet

As with all methods of dealing with hemorrhoids – unless the cause of the problem is dealt with – hemorrhoids are likely to re-occur. Changes in diet to include an increase in the amount of water ingested, and more whole foods will help prevent them re-occurring. Practicing Kegel exercises strengthens the lower pelvic muscles, which in turn support the tissues involved.

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