Why It’s Necessary: If you are suffering from painful, itchy, or bleeding hemorrhoids, banding is an excellent, non-surgical solution. It’s a fast, effective, and minimally invasive way to get long-lasting relief from symptoms that can significantly impact your daily comfort.

How It’s Done: Hemorrhoid banding is a quick, in-office procedure that takes just a few minutes. Using a small instrument, Dr. Trinh places a tiny rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. The band cuts off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink and eventually fall off within a week or so. Most patients experience a small amount of mild discomfort, which is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Precautions: There is no special preparation needed for this procedure, and you can resume most normal activities immediately afterward. You may feel a sensation of fullness or mild discomfort, which usually subsides within a day or two.