Hemorrhoid Banding in Massachusetts
Hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, can cause pain, itching and bleeding. If your hemorrhoids are highly symptomatic (bleeding), your doctor may recommend hemorrhoid banding. Hemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical and non-invasive, in-office procedure. During this procedure, the doctor will place a rubber band around the hemorrhoid to cut off the blood supply, causing it to wither.
Preparing for Hemorrhoid Banding
Several days before the banding procedure, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen or any other drugs that make it more difficult for blood to clot.
Plan for your recovery and care after the procedure and follow any instructions provided by the health care provider.
What Happens During a Colonoscopy?
When it is time to begin the examination, you will lie on your side, and the anesthesiology provider will begin intravenous (IV) sedation. Once sedation has taken effect, the colonoscope will be carefully inserted through the rectum and moved gently around the bends of the colon. As the scope is guided through the colon, the gastroenterologist will view the interior lining on a monitor, remove colon polyps and sample abnormal tissue. The scoping process typically takes 30 minutes.
After the procedure, the nurse will move you to a recovery area, where the sedation will wear off. The gastroenterologist will then visit you to discuss your procedure and immediate findings.
What Happens During Hemorrhoid Banding?
Recovery occurs the same day after the procedure. You may experience some discomfort. The doctor will advise you about recovery and when to come back for a checkup.
