External hemorrhoids tightened with string usually fall off in about a week, earlier can fall off in 3-5 days, later half a month or even longer.
The main principle of ligation of hemorrhoids is to make the hemorrhoids ischemic and necrotic through ligation so as to fall off, this process normally takes about a week, but some patients who fall off faster may also fall off in 3-5 days, which is normal.
Some patients with looser ligation and more ligated tissues may also prolong the process to half a month before it falls off, which is also normal and patients do not need to worry too much. However, if the ligation does not fall off after half a month, it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital for a follow-up consultation, and the attending doctor will deal with the situation or choose whether or not to religate the hemorrhoid.
Therefore, after ligation of external hemorrhoids, you need to observe, follow the doctor’s instructions, cooperate with the treatment, regular follow-up, and if there is any discomfort, go to the hospital in time to give treatment.