subject: Rubber Band Ligation Procedure [print this page] A common surgical approach to the treatment of hemorrhoids is rubber band ligation also known as hemorrhoid banding and depending of the site you visit the rate of success fluctuates between fifty to seventy percent. If you have a internal hemorrhoid that the doctor considers to be second degree than you may be eligible for this hemorrhoid treatment procedure. In this particular article I will go through the rubber band ligation procedure as well as the potential side effects.
The rubber band ligation technique has the patient lying on his or her side with their knees drawn up to their chest. The physician uses a proctoscope that is inserted into the rectum to allow room in the anal cavity for the medical tools. A pair of forceps is than used to put the hemorrhoid easier access for the Barron ligator which allows the doctor to place a small rubber band at the base of the hemorrhoid which will hopefully cut off the blood supply to the infected vein causing it to dry out and fall off.
Rubber bands have been used in hemorrhoid treatments for a very long time with Hippocrates writing about tying a hemorrhoid off with string in an attempt to cure this painful condition. Now a days after the procedure is over the patient goes home and is not to take any form of Aspirin for at least fourteen days as this particular medication causes muscles to swell and contract which is the last thing that you want after hemorrhoid surgery.
Rubber band ligation does come along with a list of potential side effects which can be pretty unnerving. The possible side effects of hemorrhoid banding include the rubber band slipping or breaking, bleeding, pain, anal fissure and a chance of infection at the the hemorrhoids location. The main issue with rubber band ligation is that it may get rid of the problem hemorrhoid but will do nothing in preventing any future hemorrhoid outbreaks.
Rubber band ligation remains a common approach to the treatment of hemorrhoids although most doctors are now recommending a more holistic approach. It is recommended that people look at ways that will prevent the growth of hemorrhoids in the first place through alternative medicine such as the H Miracle product.
