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Hemorrhoid banding and mikveh

March 19, 2024

Question

Is hemorrhoid banding considered a chatzitzah? If it is done 2–3 days before going to the mikveh is that a problem? Thank you!

Answer

Since the rubber bands used in the procedure are inserted internally to treat hemorrhoids inside the body, and will fall off on their own, they are not considered a chatzitzah. You may immerse as scheduled.
Please feel free to get back to us with any further questions.
Refuah Shleimah!

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