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.

Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor is a tertiary care and referral teaching hospital that offers first-rate medical care across all medical and surgical specialties. It is located at the Barcelona city center, just 5-10 minutes walking distance from Passeig de Gracia - the main street of the city. Their services for the first video consultation is free for patients who are seeking treatment abroad (not for second medical opinion). It is the largest privately owned in Barcelona and a part of Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Spain. The healthcare group stands out as the number one health care provider in Europe, especially after the merger with Fresenius (Helios).

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