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What type of pain should i expect after rubber band ligation?
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Little or none: Rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoids is a painless or nearly painless procedure. Sometimes there is a mild pressure symptom easily controlled with non-narcotic medication.
Answered 7/5/2012
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