Ligation with elastic bands and hemorrhoids treatment

One of the most famous and popular treatments for hemorrhoids, is the procedure of binding (ligation) of hemorrhoids with elastic bands.This article will help us understand what to expect during and after the procedure binding hemorrhoids with elastic bands.
What is the treatment for hemorrhoids
Ligation with elastic bands requires only a local anesthetic to numb the area to be treated for hemorrhoids.The first step for ligation with elastic bands is to introduce a anoscope to discover piles anus. Then, starting with the largest, hemorrhoids are grasped a special forceps, after one or two elastic bands are placed at the base of each internal hemorrhoid. Acting like garouri, circulation is stopped to the hemorrhoids. Soon, hemorrhoids emerges through a process of necrosis.It is possible that your doctor will make an incision to remove hemorrhoids blood clots. Hemorrhoids will be replaced by scars, which will keep the veins in place, preventing them out through the anus.
If during the procedure the doctor realizes that you feel pain when the hemorrhoids are grab with tweezers, not to apply to bands, because they cause pain after the procedure ends. If bands can cause discomfort because they are too tight, the doctor may inject a painkiller to treat hemorrhoids.
It is recommended that only one or two piles to be treated together. Although most people prefer to be treated hemorrhoids hemorrhoids all at once, the desire to get rid of them quickly, should be kept in mind that this leads to extreme pain and it requires general anesthesia.It is recommended to treat hemorrhoids by two every 4-6 weeks.Recovery after ligation with elastic bands
After the procedure is completed, you will have about 24-48 hours pain, a sensation of fullness in the lower abdomen or bowel sensation.For several days, you may have difficulty in controlling urination and defecation gas and sensation.
You can expect minor bleeding and within 14 days after the treatment for hemorrhoids. The wound usually heals in about two weeks. The doctor will call you to control after 1 month.Depending on the job you have and your body's healing power, after a few days or weeks you can return to your usual work and activities.Sexual activity can usually resume within a few days after surgery for ligation with elastic bands.
The good news (there is good news) is that after this treatment for hemorrhoids, you get rid of itching, pain and sore caused by hemorrhoids.Recommendations for recovery after ligation with elastic bandsDuring the recovery period, it is mild painkillers for the pain of hemorrhoids.
Discomfort may be alleviated by warm sitz bath for 10-15 min. After the bath, dry gently with a soft tissue or a cotton swab.Your doctor may recommend the sitz bath after each bowel movement or every 4 hours.During a bowel movement, avoid to strain or hold your breath. These actions can lead to relapse (hemorrhoids appear again). A laxative can help in this aspect.
Also, during recovery, it is very important to go to the bathroom as soon as you feel the need, and do not stay long on the toilet.After this treatment for hemorrhoids, at least 2 weeks avoid lifting weights.

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