Reasons for Hemorrhoid Banding
When your doctor informs you that you need the Hemorrhoid Banding procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Hemorrhoid Banding:
Hemorrhoid ligation
Rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Hemorrhoid Banding is Performed
Alternate Names for Hemorrhoid Banding:
Hemorrhoid ligation
Rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids
Reasons for Procedure
Banding is used to treat painful, swollen hemorrhoids. The procedure is most often done for the following reasons:
- Severely bleeding hemorrhoids
- Severely painful hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid containing a blood clot (thrombosed hemorrhoid)
- Hemorrhoids that protrude through the anus (prolapsed hemorrhoids)
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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