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Dr. told me i have mix of internal and external piles. said can't band, is this true? i take fiber, drink water etc. i play football and need 2 lift
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Not sure: There are different stages of internal hemorrhoids. The stage determines if can be banded. Find out the stage from your doctor. If less than stage 3 then genly no surgery.
Answered 2/28/2019
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