It's called 'rubber band ligation'

and involves placing a small rubber band at the base of the haemorrhoid with a special applicator. The rubber band cuts off the blood supply to the haemorrhoid, which eventually falls off after a few days

Posted By: tiny rich cow on February 9th 2006 at 13:42:18


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