For those of us who have ever had hemorrhoids or, worse yet, are privy to chronic hemorrhoids then they know just how tedious it can be to rid themselves of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids themselves are bits of tissue surrounding the anus that can become inflamed and can cause pain both on the inside of the rectum and on the lip of the anus.
For some people a simple change in diet to a more fiber rich set of snacks and meals could spell relief and success in the face of the pant-bottom beasts that they are, but for others their extermination can be more trying.
Medicated creams containing cortizone are effective in shrinking the tissue and, depending on the formula of the medication, can also soothe the itching, burning, and deep soreness that can come with the ailment.
There are several procedures to eliminate hemorrhoids ranging from very involved to what might be considered primitive by medical standards.
These include removing the hemorrhoids with a surgical laser, using a fluid to harden them, freezing them, try anesthetic ointments and sitz baths, or hemorrhoid banding.
Hemorrhoid banding is a relatively easy procedure.
Your physician, most likely a gastroenterologist, will wrap a tight band around the hemorrhoid, isolating the area and restricting blood flow to the infected spot.
At that point the doctor can remove the blood clot that has caused this problem.
Afterwards the hemorrhoid should dissipate and heal on its own from that point.
The procedure itself does not require much in the way of anesthesia.
In most cases no anesthesia of any kind is required.
If any, a local anesthesia can be applied.
Afterwards you should avoid heavy lifting for 2 to 3 weeks.
Use a stool softener to make sure than any bowel movements are smooth and don't disrupt the banding.
Taking a few days off of work is recommended.
See a doctor to determine if this procedure is right for you.