How Long Does Pain Last After Hemorrhoid Banding?

How Long Does Pain Last After Hemorrhoid Banding? Pain is likely for 24 to 48 hours after rubber band ligation. You may use acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and sit in a shallow tub of warm water (sitz bath) for 15 minutes at a time to relieve discomfort. How long does it take to recover from