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Rubber Band Ligation

Rubber band ligation (RBL) is a treatment done for internal hemorrhoids. In this procedure, the blood supply to the hemorrhoid is stopped by applying a small band at the base of hemorrhoid. This results in hemorrhoid to shrink and fall off in a few days.

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I had put 11 to 12 rubber bands around my penis, and I could not take out the one that went inside the body. Please suggest something.

Query: Hello doctor, I had put 11 to 12 rubber bands around my penis about three and a half years ago. I feel one of the rubber bands went inside the body. I am unable to take it out. I experience discomfort in the area between the hips, stomach, legs, and base of the penis. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhav Vishal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you visit a nearby urologist. The rubber band might be hidden below the penile skin or inside the urethra. In either case, you will not be able to remove it, and you will need help from a urologist. He will be able to remove it completely after the examinatio...  Read Full »

Will the banding procedure be effective in curing my piles?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27 years old unmarried girl. I have bright red blood in the stool. I have consulted three doctors each of them did a proctoscopy. They said that I have one or two internal piles. I also have pain during and after defecation in the anal and buttock areas. I have always been a chronic...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding of piles may or may not present daily. It depends on a lot of factors like the grade of piles, underlying constipation, etc. Since you have grade two piles with recurrent bleeding, it is advisable to undergo surgery. Nowadays it isbetter to go for the stapler...  Read Full »

I suffer from hemorrhoids for the past three years. Kindly help.

Query: Hi, I have been facing a problem with hemorrhoids for the past 3 years. I have been taking Anusol suppositories inserted directly into my anus as it was advised by the doctor. But to my disappointment it keeps coming back. What option can you suggest to get it treated once for all?  Read Full »


Dr. Shaheen Zafar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your hemorrhoids is persisting with the medical treatment then there are other options for its treatment. The other treatment options are: Rubber Band Ligation (RBL) - a small band which is applied to the base of the hemorrhoid mass cuts off the blood supply to the mas...  Read Full »

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