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Hemorrhoid banding question
Hi,
I have a hemorrhoid that has progressed to stage from stage 1 to stage 3 over the last 10 years. I am a 53 year old male, 6ft (170lb) and the hemorrhoid is not giving me any problems except it has to be pushed back in the anus after bowel movements.
My thought is to have it banded before it gets to stage 4 when banding may no longer be an option. I had a couple of hemorrhoids banded 15 years ago and glad I did it even though it was uncomfortable for several days. The CRH O'Regan systems seems to be getting good reviews on being less painful than traditional hemorrhoid banding so have sought a doctor who uses this method. The gi doctor who did my colonoscopy doesn't band hemorrhoids and when I asked about banding, he said to just leave it alone since it isn't bothering me. From what I have read on blogs, etc., it seems logical to deal with the hemorrhoid via banding before it gets worse. I have no medical issues and take no medications. Any thoughts will be appreciated!
I have a hemorrhoid that has progressed to stage from stage 1 to stage 3 over the last 10 years. I am a 53 year old male, 6ft (170lb) and the hemorrhoid is not giving me any problems except it has to be pushed back in the anus after bowel movements.
My thought is to have it banded before it gets to stage 4 when banding may no longer be an option. I had a couple of hemorrhoids banded 15 years ago and glad I did it even though it was uncomfortable for several days. The CRH O'Regan systems seems to be getting good reviews on being less painful than traditional hemorrhoid banding so have sought a doctor who uses this method. The gi doctor who did my colonoscopy doesn't band hemorrhoids and when I asked about banding, he said to just leave it alone since it isn't bothering me. From what I have read on blogs, etc., it seems logical to deal with the hemorrhoid via banding before it gets worse. I have no medical issues and take no medications. Any thoughts will be appreciated!
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