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Have had a grade 2 & grade 3 internal prolapsed hemorrhoids for 17 years. would banding be sufficient or opting for full surgical removal?

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Dr. Jose Farias-Jimenez answered

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Surgery: If the hermorrhoids are symptomatic (bleeding, itching, pain, etc.) surgical treatment is recommended.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

Have had a grade 2 & grade 3 internal prolapsed hemorrhoids for 17 years. would banding be sufficient or opting for full surgical removal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jose Farias-Jimenez answered

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