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Rubber band ligation
This is a type of tubal ligation where a rubber band is placed on the tube to obstruct it, therefore providing a way to avoid pregnancy. It is performed via minimally invasive surgery - laparoscopy.
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Is rubber band ligation painful?
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What type of pain should I expect after rubber band ligation?
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After hemorrhoid rubber band ligation, what activities can I do?
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How long will my hemorrhoid take to heal after rubber band ligation?
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What are some post-hemorrhoid rubber band ligation activities i can do?
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Are there any complications, side effects or scarring for rubber band ligation?
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What are the risk in doing a rubber band ligation on hemorrhoids by myself?
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What are the risks of doing a rubber band ligation on hemorrhoids?
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Rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids. Is it a good option (with good success on first try)?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Is it normal for after hemorrhoid rubber band ligation for the hemorrhoid to still prolapse briefly days after procedure?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is rubber band ligation surgery recommended for treating hemorrhoids?
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A 42-year old asked:
Doctor is suggesting me rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids. Is it helpful or painful?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it possible for rubber band ligation to be used for external hemorrhoids?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can rubber band ligation be used for both internal and external hemorrhoids?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Good evening, i have a large internal and external hemorrhoids and sking tags. (for 7 years...). Would it be possible for rubber band ligation?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is rubber band ligation surgery a good treatment for hemorrhoids?
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A 29-year old male asked:
How long after a hemorrhoid rubber band ligation should I wait to have safe, protected, lubricated anal sex?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I still have anal bleeding after my rubber band ligation surgery 6 months ago. I need movicol to pass stool comfortably. What's the next step? Thanks!
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A 73-year old male asked:
I ask one of doctors on your site, and i think, he mis-understood, my question. I have a bleeding hemmhoid, bright red on toilet paper, blood in commode, do i need rubber band ligation, constipation kind of bad. will bleeding hemmhoid heal on own?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Just had the rubber band ligation yesterday for internal hemorrhoids. Today after a bowel movement i saw blood and a slightly foul smell. Is it normal?
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A 42-year old male asked:
Is rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids a good idea/safe? I have a medium internal hemorrhoid, how big is "medium"? I do occasionally feel rectum discomfort. I am wondering if I should do the ligation. Thank you?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I've tenesmus a year, colonoscopy, pelvic tomography and magnetic resonance normal, did 3 rubber band ligation for tiny hemorrhoids. It would be ibs?
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A 28-year old male asked:
How long does it take hemorrhoid band ligation to start working and helping?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Can you still have hemorrhoid bleeding after band ligation? Does it have to be repeated or done in more sessions to work?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I have done bleeding two weeks later after hemorrhoid band ligation? Is this possible? Does it mean the procedure didn't work or has to be repeated? Could there be more that need to be banded?
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A 41-year old asked:
Could i get pregnant after tubal ligation banding?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What are the side effects of band ligation for hemorrhoids, is it effective?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What are some other options if band ligation for internal hemorrhoids does not work?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Laproscopic tubal ligation done on both sides by applying double silastic bands in 2007 is this reversible?
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A 27-year old female asked:
How long after a tubal ligation procedure is it safe to have an orgasim per oral? The dr used the bands and not clips and didn't have to cauterize.
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