How Long After Hemorrhoid Banding Procedure Can Recovery Be Expected?

Posted on Thu, 8 Sep 2016

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Question : I recently had a hemmorhoid banded and it has not fallen off after 2 weeks. My gastroenterologist said i had wait it out or have surgery. How much longer before it falls off. Dr. Said it is still there.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
till 4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM

We usually wait for maximally 4 weeks and after that we consider that banding is unsuccesful, although in most cases, results should be seen after 2 weeks only. At least less pain should be felt. If there is no improvement after 4 weeks, you should consider surgical treatment.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee