Definition of Hemorrhoid Banding
This is a procedure to remove hemorrhoids, which are enlarged and bulging blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum. Banding cuts off the blood circulation to hemorrhoids, causing them to shrink and fall off.
Reasons for Procedure
Hemorrhoid banding is used to treat painful, swollen hemorrhoids. More than one hemorrhoid can be banded at the same time. The procedure is most often performed for the following reasons:
- Severely bleeding hemorrhoids
- Severely painful hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid containing a blood clot (called thrombosed hemorrhoid)
- Hemorrhoids that protrude through the anus (called prolapsed hemorrhoids)
Grade 2 Hemorrhoid

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