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Im facing external piles on and off since a year. iv been medicating it too. should i get operated, there is no bleeding in it.

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Proctologist: Internal hemorrhoids are more easily removed by an office procedure of banding them, but external hemorrhoids are more difficult to treat. A proctologist or colon-rectal surgeon can advise you best.

Answered 3/25/2022

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