I've been told i have a grade 3 internal haemorrhoid that ive developed from pregnancy approximately 2 years ago. I don't experience any bleeding (although have also suffered from anal fissures since giving birth). The main symptoms I experience is a prolapse on defacation and a feeling of pressure/discomfort that worsens throughout the day. I find this pressure so uncomfortable and it makes it hard to enjoy my life at times as im distracted by this constant ache. I tried sclerotherapy earlier this year with one colorectal surgeon and a second surgeon is now suggesting rubber band ligation or HAL RAR. I would rather try rubber band first as it is less invasive. im just wondering if anyone else has had the aching/pressure discomfort that has improved with rubber band ligation?
hi - i have two grade 2 internals. no bleeding, but a feeling of something being "up there" and itching on and off. definitely has an impact on my quality of life. because there is no bleeding, i was beginning to wonder if it was something else but a colonoscopy diagnosed hemorrhoids so i am thinking that must be it. had sclerotherapy, which didnt work. another app with colorectal surgeon in a week! miserable, isnt it?!
hi - i have two grade 2 internals. no bleeding, but a feeling of something being "up there" and itching on and off. definitely has an impact on my quality of life. because there is no bleeding, i was beginning to wonder if it was something else but a colonoscopy diagnosed hemorrhoids so i am thinking that must be it. had sclerotherapy, which didnt work. another app with colorectal surgeon in a week! miserable, isnt it?!
also, i should say that mine seems to get worse througout the day. but very much on and off, with some symptoms every day.
miserable indeed 😞
had haemorrhoids for 2 years but it is now in grade 4 ig. don't have the money to do surgery as a low income in a third world country.
Sounds like a very similar experience. I also have no bleeding. I think I will try RBL despite being told it's only a 50% chance of working. What did you decide to do? My next appt isnt until end of February
i have an appointment today, so will let you know. the rubber band treatment is supposed to have a higher effective rate than 50%...
Hmmm I think the 50% was because of it being grade 3. I think grade 2 haemorrhoids are usually more successful with banding.
What did you decide to do about banding?
ive had the banding carried out twice. Both times unsuccessful. I think the bands came off too quickly. I believe banding doesn't work as well for prolapsed haemorrhoids. I've just had the THD procedure carried out this week. I would always try the lowest intervention method first
I really appreciate your response. Mine prolapses but I don't have to push back in although there is always a small bulge/loss skin on the outside. I am leaning towards banding and have my appointment next week to discuss options. I hope the THD procedure is successful for you!
I meant loose not loss!