Pile Banding (Rubber Band Ligation)
Care Before the Procedure
- Maintain hygiene of the anal region before the procedure.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior anorectal conditions.
- Avoid straining or constipation before treatment if possible.
Care During the Procedure
- Procedure is performed as an outpatient using an anoscope for visualization.
- Rubber band is applied precisely at the base of the hemorrhoid.
- Ensure patient comfort and monitor for immediate complications.
- Confirm placement and secure band to prevent slippage.
Care After the Procedure
- Mild discomfort or minor bleeding may occur; manage accordingly.
- Take analgesics as prescribed for pain relief.
- Avoid straining; maintain high-fiber diet and hydration.
- Attend follow-up visits to ensure the hemorrhoid has resolved.
Eligibility
- Patients with internal hemorrhoids causing bleeding, prolapse, or discomfort.
- Individuals unresponsive to conservative management like diet or topical therapy.
- People seeking a minimally invasive, outpatient hemorrhoid treatment option.
- People who cannot undergo anesthesia due to advanced age or other medical co-morbidities.
- Maintain hygiene of the anal region before the procedure.
- Inform the doctor about medications, allergies, and prior anorectal conditions.
- Avoid straining or constipation before treatment if possible.
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