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• It is normal to have some aching/discomfort in the rectum. This is usually gone completely within 24 - 48 hours

• It is normal to have small amounts of persistent rectal bleeding until the tissues have healed

• Discomfort may be relieved by sitting in a warm bath or taking a mild pain killer such as Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or its equivalent

• You may resume work and all normal activities as soon as you are free of pain

• Avoid dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy food as these may cause irritation

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Most patients note significant improvement in their hemorrhoidal symptoms after the banding treatment. 

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If you experience ANY of the following, contact your family doctor or report to your local Emergency Department:

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• Chills

• Fever greater than 38 degrees Celsius

• Difficulty urinating

• Increasing unrelieved pain

• Increased bleeding, especially 7-14 days after the procedure

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