Question 1

what are some other options if band ligation for internal hemorrhoids does not work?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids: Sometimes hemorrhoids can be injected or treated with other methods, such as infra-red therapy.  On occasion surgery is needed.  It would be best for you to consult with a proctologist or colorectal surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 2

had banding and laser for internal hemorrhoids but been having difficulty healing cause of hard stools. i take fiber and stool softener twice a day, could the stool softener make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Soft stools: Fiber provides bulk to the stools but doesn't soften them much. Stool softener a like Colace have a mild effect. You should be taking stone fruits and their juices, consider PEG 3350 once or twice daily, milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) once or twice daily. Your doctor can help provide guidance.

Question 3

just had the rubber band ligation yesterday for internal hemorrhoids. today after a bowel movement i saw blood and a slightly foul smell. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: What you are describing is normal. Small rectal bleeding would be expected after a hemorrhoid procedure. Your doctor or surgeon should give you instructions on what to expect. Call their office ; ask for post procedure instructions ; expectations.

Question 4

why would i still have bleeding from internal hemorrhoids 2 weeks after having the banding ligation procedure done?

Accepted Answer

Thrombosing: Banding hemorrhoids causes them to thrombose, or clot off. But this may shift venous flow to other dilated veins in the rectum leading to new hemorrhoids. So it's either that the old hemorrhoids have clotted but continue to ooze, or that new hemorrhoids have formed. You should ask your doctor to examine you for more information.

Question 5

i had rubber band litigation for an internal hemorrhoid. the bleeding stopped but today a week later i had a little blood with a bowel movement. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Banding: If the blood was bright red and not mixed in the stool it's possible that there's another hemorrhoid or that the banded site broke open or fell off. Some bleeding can occur 7-10 days after banding of an internal hemorrhoid. Keep stools soft and hydrated. If bleeding persists or worsens, see the physician who performed your ligation for evaluation.

Question 6

how many internal hemorrhoids can a person have? how many can be banded?

Accepted Answer

Usually 3: and depends in some all the three , on need and patient's threshold to tolerate the discomfort due to the procedure

Question 7

is it normal to still have rectal pain and bleeding after laser coagulation for internal hemorrhoids, i also had two banded two weeks ago. how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Internal hemorrhoids: Bleeding 2 weeks after a procedure is NOT usual .Call you doctor today, may have an ulcer, abscess.

Question 8

is there any way to be so sure if i have internal hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Texture/Doctor Exam: Most hemorrhoids (varicose veins of the anus) are soft, squishy tissue that distend after straining or having a bm, and may bleed.  If a hemorrhoid becomes firm, enlarged, and tender, it may have thrombosed (clotted).  This is treated w/ pain medication and time.  Anal lump present all the time requires medical attention to assure that it isn't something else.  See fp, gi, or surgeon!  good luck!

Question 9

is there any methods to cure "internal hemorrhoids" beside eating more fibre. i have it for like 5 months now.

Accepted Answer

Not really: If you are not having bothersome bleeding or pain,there is nothing to worry about. You want to avoid constipation and hard stools which will cause you to strain when you have a bowel movement. Fiber,fluid,exercise.

Question 10

what to do if i have small internal hemorrhoids and i really want to get ridconstipation, will that make the hemorrhoids shrink?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If hemorrhoid a are small, treat the constipation. Increase your fluid intake. Reduce cheese and dairy. Increase fibre, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables.

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What are some other options if band ligation for internal hemorrhoids does not work?

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Had banding and laser for internal hemorrhoids but been having difficulty healing cause of hard stools. i take fiber and stool softener twice a day, could the stool softener make it worse?

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Just had the rubber band ligation yesterday for internal hemorrhoids. today after a bowel movement i saw blood and a slightly foul smell. is it normal?

A member asked:

Why would i still have bleeding from internal hemorrhoids 2 weeks after having the banding ligation procedure done?

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I had rubber band litigation for an internal hemorrhoid. the bleeding stopped but today a week later i had a little blood with a bowel movement. is this normal?

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How many internal hemorrhoids can a person have? how many can be banded?

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Is it normal to still have rectal pain and bleeding after laser coagulation for internal hemorrhoids, i also had two banded two weeks ago. how long does it take to heal?

A member asked:

Is there any way to be so sure if i have internal hemorrhoids?

A member asked:

Is there any methods to cure "internal hemorrhoids" beside eating more fibre. i have it for like 5 months now.

A member asked:

What to do if i have small internal hemorrhoids and i really want to get ridconstipation, will that make the hemorrhoids shrink?

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