I have pea sized lumps of tissue that prolapse after every bowel movement. It feels like there are 2 or 3 and I can push them back in after the bowel movement. They generally haven't caused me much discomfort but have tried banding using the CRH O'Regan banding to try to shrink them down so they don't prolapse.
I had traditional banding about 15 years ago and it worked well and only needed 2 bandings performed. After a few days of discomfort, the hemorrhoids shrank so that they no longer protruded after bowel movements. I am a bit confused because I have had 7 bandings with the new CRH O' Regan systems and haven't noticed a decreased in whatever is prolapsing. This newer banding method is milder and less discomfort to be sure so don't mind doing repeated bandings but was hoping to see some progress by now. My doctor says I can keep doing repeated bandings and the record for his patients is 9. I went into this not hoping to set new records but look like I am on that path. I am wondering if the fact that the hemorrhoids can be pushed back in means that they are internal hemorrhoid? Any thoughts or recommendations will be appreciated!