About Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids

In this treatment rubber bands are tied at the base of hemorrhoids to block the blood supply to them. The obstruction of blood leads to the death of the tissue and it falls of ultimately. This leads to a small scar that heals quickly. The procedure is usually carried out for internal hemorroids and you might experience pain for initial 24-36 hours. You doctor might numb the hemorhhoids with the help of injections.

Midlands Medical Centre (MMC) Private Hospital is a 274 bedded medical facility that offers services across all major healthcare specialities. The hospital has more than 30 years of experience of delivering excellent and cost-effective healthcare to the communities. The hospital is located in the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal. It lies around 80 kilometres from Durban, and approximately 500 kilometres from Johannesburg.

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