{"id":13,"date":"2025-06-25T07:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healandcare.softra.net\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-11-06T21:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T21:46:12","slug":"13-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/booking.alshifahealthcare.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"latepoint-book-form-wrapper os-loading os_init_booking_form\" id=\"latepointBookForm_69d1f347dd9a4\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"latepoint-w latepoint-inline-form latepoint-show-side-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"latepoint-booking-form-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"latepoint-side-panel\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"latepoint-form-w\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n  <title>Piles (Hemorrhoids) &#8211; FAQ<\/title>\n  <link href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.3.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n  <style>\n    body {\n      background: #f9fafb;\n      font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n    .faq-section {\n      max-width: 800px;\n      margin: 40px auto;\n      background: #fff;\n      border-radius: 16px;\n      padding: 30px;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n    }\n    .faq-header {\n      text-align: center;\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\n    }\n    .faq-header h2 {\n      font-weight: 700;\n      color: #2b6777;\n    }\n    .accordion-button {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #2b6777;\n      background-color: #f1f8fa;\n      border-radius: 12px !important;\n    }\n    .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {\n      background-color: #d9f3f6;\n      color: #125e69;\n    }\n    .accordion-item {\n      border: none;\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n    .accordion-body {\n      background: #fff;\n      border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;\n      font-size: 0.95rem;\n      color: #444;\n      line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n  <section class=\"faq-section\">\n    <div class=\"faq-header\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Piles (Hemorrhoids)<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"text-muted\">Get clear answers about causes, prevention, and treatment.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faqAccordion\">\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq1\">\n            What are piles?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            To a layman, any trouble around the anus is called piles. But scientifically, only painless, frank bleeding while passing motion is true piles (hemorrhoids).  \n            <br><br>\n            The rectum, the last part of the intestine, ends in the anus. Its wall contains tissues with a network of small veins \u2014 one on the left and two on the right. When these veins enlarge, they form <strong>internal piles<\/strong>.  \n            Enlargement of veins beneath the anal skin forms <strong>external piles<\/strong>, which can often be felt around the anus.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq2\">\n            How are piles caused?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            Piles are caused when pressure builds up in and around the anus, stretching the blood vessels.  \n            Common causes include straining during bowel movements, chronic coughing, heavy lifting, pregnancy, being overweight, and childbirth.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq3\">\n            Will diet improve symptoms?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            Yes. Avoiding constipation is key to improving symptoms.  \n            Eat a fiber-rich diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.  \n            Drink lots of water, stay active, and manage stress \u2014 all these support proper bowel function and reduce straining.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq4\">\n            Does sitting on cold surfaces cause piles?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            No, this is a myth. Sitting on hard or cold surfaces may worsen discomfort for existing piles but will not cause them.  \n            However, ignoring the urge to pass stool, inactivity, or poor eating habits can lead to constipation, which increases the risk of piles.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq5\">\n            What can I use to ease the symptoms of piles?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            Apply ice packs to reduce swelling and take warm baths for 10 minutes several times a day to ease discomfort.  \n            Avoid over-cleaning, which can irritate the area, and don\u2019t sit for long periods.  \n            Your pharmacist can suggest pain-relief creams or stool softeners to help reduce strain during bowel movements.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq6\">\n            What if symptoms persist despite home remedies?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            If piles persist despite these measures, your doctor may recommend <strong>laser treatment<\/strong>.  \n            Laser therapy is safe, effective, and usually requires no repetitive procedures.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq7\">\n            How can piles be prevented?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            Eat a fiber-rich diet, drink plenty of fluids, and stay physically active.  \n            These habits prevent constipation \u2014 one of the main causes of piles.  \n            A healthy lifestyle is the best long-term prevention.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq8\">\n            What can I do to stop getting piles again?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            The most effective and permanent solution for recurrent piles is <strong>laser treatment<\/strong>, as it eliminates the root cause and prevents recurrence.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq9\">\n            My job requires sitting all day. Will that give me piles?\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div id=\"faq9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n            Sitting for long hours does increase the risk of piles.  \n            Take regular breaks \u2014 stand, stretch, and walk around.  \n            During lunch, take a short walk, and after work, engage in physical activities to boost blood circulation and digestive health.\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.3.2\/dist\/js\/bootstrap.bundle.min.js\"><\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piles (Hemorrhoids) &#8211; FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Piles (Hemorrhoids) Get clear answers about causes, prevention, and treatment. What are piles? To a layman, any trouble around the anus is called piles. 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