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I have been banded several times for hemorrhoids and treated for a fissure with nifedipine. i still have pain and do not know which way to turn.
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Banding: Your pain is not from your hemorrhoids. Banding in this instance is not a good idea. You likely have an anal ulcer or fissure and if you do not respond to topical nitroglycerine (Rectiv) or nifedipine then you will probably need a 5 minute procedure called sphincterotomy for permanent relief. You should also be using bulk (Konsyl, Metamucil, etc) and softerners (docusate) daily .
Answered 1/26/2016
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