{"id":581,"date":"2023-11-20T05:46:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/surgeasy.co.in\/?post_type=conditions&#038;p=581"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:27:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:27:31","slug":"gallstones","status":"publish","type":"conditions","link":"https:\/\/surgeasy.co.in\/index.php\/conditions\/laproscopy\/gallstones\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallstones"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"581\" class=\"elementor elementor-581\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21806f72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21806f72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf0f324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cf0f324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 25-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gallstones - Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Treatment\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e8ec8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72e8ec8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6723c384 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6723c384\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7976b3ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7976b3ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 25-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div id=\"overview\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p>We all have a small, pear-shaped organ called the gallbladder, located just below the liver. The primary function of the gallbladder is to store bile juice (digestive fluid produced by the liver), which is needed for digesting fats.\u00a0<\/p><p>Gallstones are hardened or solid deposits of cholesterol, bilirubin, or other elements formed mainly inside the gallbladder. Gallstones can be as tiny as a grain or as large as a golf bal<\/p><p>Gallstones are always present inside gallbladder, that&#8217;s why they are known as Gallstones. Stone in CBD is known as Choledocholithiasis. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"overview\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><div class=\"subtitle-1\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"what-is-piles?\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><h2>What is Gallstones?<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p>Gallstone is a solid crystal deposit that is formed by cholesterol, calcium ions and bile pigments in the gallbladder or bile duct.<\/p><p>Gallstones can be found in both the\u00a0<strong>Gallbladder and Bile duct<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Cholelithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.<\/li><li>choledocholithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the bile ducts.<\/li><\/ol><p>Gallstones are always present inside the gallbladder, that&#8217;s why they are known as Gallstones.<\/p><p>Stone in CBD is known as<strong>\u00a0Choledocholithiasis.\u00a0<\/strong>I<\/p><ol><li>If it is formed inside the CBD it is known as a\u00a0<strong>Primary CBD stone<\/strong>\u00a0and<\/li><li>If it has travelled all the way from the gallbladder to the blie duct it is known as\u00a0<strong>Secondary CBD stone.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2fe9f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f2fe9f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b448cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b448cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 25-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image 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data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19976a67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19976a67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"references\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div id=\"references\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><h2>Cause of Gallstones?<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p>Your body forms gallstones when there is an imbalance in the composition of bile juice.<\/p><p>Also, the GallBladder function is compromised and traces of bile remain inside the gallbladder.<\/p><p>As a result, the bile contents get precipitated, forming gallstones.<\/p><p><strong>Gallstones can contain:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Too much cholesterol:\u00a0<\/strong>Most gallstones are made from cholesterol. If you eat a high-fat diet regularly, your liver will break down those fats and produce extra cholesterol. The bile juice won\u2019t be able to further digest this excess cholesterol, as a result of which the cholesterol solidifies in the gallbladder, causing gallstones.<\/li><li><strong>Too much bilirubin:<\/strong>\u00a0Another reason your body can form gallstones is when the bile juice has excess amounts of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a yellowish-coloured material produced by the breakdown of red blood cells in your body<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64cd6279 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64cd6279\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec21884 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ec21884\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9d634d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e9d634d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"references\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div id=\"what-is-piles?\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"piles-types\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><h2>Symptoms of Gallstones<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p><strong>Signs and Symptoms<\/strong><\/p><p>The symptoms and signs are as follows:<\/p><ol><li>Pain: Pain in Abdomen after a fatty meal or at night. This pain is called biliary colic.\u00a0<\/li><li>You may also have other symptoms like:\u00a0<\/li><li>Excessive sweating\u00a0<\/li><li>Vomiting.<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Feeling of fullness<\/li><li>Flatulence or gas.<\/li><li>Severe symptoms:\u00a0<\/li><li>Due to the blocked bile duct or if your gallstone moves to other organs, such as the pancreas, you may develop more symptoms such as-<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Fever<\/li><li>Shivering or chills<\/li><li>Jaundice, which causes yellowing of skin and white part of the eyes<\/li><li>A reduced desire to eat<\/li><li>Fast heartbeat\u00a0<\/li><li>Itchy skin<\/li><li>Confusion.<\/li><li>You should contact your gastroenterologist if you experience any of these symptoms.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1e13b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e1e13b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4919ecc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4919ecc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/surgeasy.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Medical.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surgeasy.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Medical.png 635w, https:\/\/surgeasy.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Medical-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296ccf55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"296ccf55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-396c8c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"396c8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23519432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23519432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"references\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div id=\"piles-types\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><h2>Diagnosis of Gallstones<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p>The gastroenterologist can do several tests to diagnose gallstones:<\/p><ol><li>Indirect evidence: These tests will give your doctor a hint if you have gallstones.<\/li><li>Blood test: It detects any infection, jaundice, or inflammation in the pancreas. The healthcare staff will collect your blood sample and send it to the laboratory for analysis.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Direct evidence &#8211;<\/strong>Your gastroenterologist can make an accurate diagnosis by the following tests:<\/p><p><strong>1) Ultrasound<\/strong>\u00a0This is a primary method to diagnose gallstones accurately. It is a painless procedure that creates images of the internal organs. However, sometimes, gallstones might be present in the bile duct, which may not be detected on ultrasonography. In such cases, your gastroenterologist will use other tools to identify gallstones.<\/p><p><strong>2)Endoscopic retrograde\u00a0cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)\u00a0<\/strong>In this\u00a0method, a camera is inserted in your mouth and taken to the bile duct. An advantage of the ERCP method is that if gallstones are detected in your bile duct, the gastroenterologist can remove them simultaneously<\/p><p><strong>3)Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)<\/strong>\u00a0In this method, gallstones are detected via magnetic resonance imaging, generating computerised images of the gallstones. In MRCP, your gastroenterologist will be able to look for gallstones that have moved from the gallbladder to the common bile duct. However, this method cannot remove the gallstones. It is safer as compared to ERCP<\/p><p>\u00a0<strong>4)Endoscopic ultrasound\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0This method is a combination of ERCP and ultrasonography. Initially, your gastroenterologist will insert a tube via the mouth into the bile duct and identify gallstones. Then, the gastroenterologist will use ERCP to remove the gallstones.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e107cd1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e107cd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfaea0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bfaea0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-is-piles-diagnosed?\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><div id=\"gallstones-treatment-options\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><h2>Gallstones Treatment Options<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p><strong>Home remedies<\/strong><\/p><p>There are no home remedies available to treat gallstones.<\/p><p><br \/><strong>Medications<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Treatment of gallstones depends on your age, the severity of the symptoms, medical history, health, tolerance to different therapies, and preference.[4]<\/li><li>Medications that might help dissolve the stones are available; however, the problem is mainly with the gallbladder, which medicines cannot completely cure.[2,3]<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/><strong>Surgery<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Surgery<\/strong>\u00a0is the most common treatment option for gallstones if you experience frequent and severe pain. Your gastroenterologist may either go for laparoscopy or open surgery.[2,10]\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy<\/strong>:\u00a0The surgeon will insert a long and thin tube by making several minor cuts in the stomach. The camera attached to the tube helps get a magnified image from within your body, which allows the surgeon to separate the gallbladder from the neighbouring organs carefully. This surgery is done under general anaesthesia and will take up to 90 minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Single-incision keyhole surgery<\/strong>:\u00a0This is an advanced form of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in which only one small cut is made in the stomach.<\/li><li><strong>Open cholecystectomy<\/strong>: Your gastroenterologist will recommend it if your gallbladder is severely inflamed or infected. In this surgery, the surgeon will make a four- to six-inch-long cut in your stomach, underneath your ribs and remove the gallbladder.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"benefits-of-the-treatment-for-gallstones\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><h2>Benefits of The treatment for Gallstones<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p>Treatment for Gallbladder helps in\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>\u00a0Relief from sudden pain in the abdomen\u00a0The risk of Perforated Gallbladder decreases<\/li><li>The risk of gallstone ileus decreases, wherein the gallstone travels to the intestine and blocks it. The could be fatal\u00a0<\/li><li>\u00a0Risk of Gallbladder abscess also decreases, wherein there is the formation of pus in the gallbladder<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"risk-and-delay-in-the-treatment-for-gallbladder\" class=\"py-4 scroll_margin\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-3 \"><h2>Risk and Delay in the treatment for Gallbladder<\/h2><div class=\"subtitle-1\"><p><strong>What Happens if Gallstones Are Left Untreated?<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Delaying the treatment for gallstones can cause the following complications:<\/li><li>Stone slipped into CBD<\/li><\/ol><p>Gallstones can travel from the gallbladder and get trapped in the bile duct (the tube that conveys bile juice from the gallbladder to the small intestine), causing sharp pain in the middle to the upper right part of your belly that may spread to the upper back. This pain can last for anywhere between 30 minutes to several hours.\u00a0<\/p><p>3 )Blockage and acute inflammation (swelling)<\/p><p>4)If the gallstones are blocked in the gallbladder duct (a small duct that joins the gallbladder to the bile duct) for a long time, your gallbladder can get inflamed (a condition known as cholecystitis). This can cause fever, gallbladder infection, and pain.<\/p><p>5)Death of gallbladder tissue and infection:<\/p><p>6)When cholecystitis occurs due to blockage of the gallbladder duct due to gallstones, it can further lead to the death of the gallbladder tissue if not treated appropriately.<\/p><p>7)Gallbladder tissue death may also lead to\u00a0<strong>Empyema,Gangrene, Perforation, Sepsis<\/strong><\/p><p>8)Obstruction of gallstones in the bile duct\u00a0<\/p><p>9)The gallstones can pass from the gallbladder into the common bile duct and block it. This condition is called\u00a0<strong>choledocholithiasis.<\/strong><\/p><p>10)<strong>Severe jaundice<\/strong><\/p><p>When the gallstone passes out of the gallbladder and enters the bile duct, they block the bile flow.<\/p><p>This blockage of bile can cause jaundice with symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and the white portion of the eyes, dark brown urine, and pale stools.[14]<\/p><p>11)<strong>Pancreatitis<\/strong><\/p><p>Gallstones may move out of the gallbladder and block the duct of the pancreas, leading to swelling in the pancreas.<\/p><p>You may experience severe pain in the centre of your upper belly, which may worsen until it becomes a constant ache<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140173d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"140173d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f6f709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13f6f709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dffd301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-faq\" data-id=\"4dffd301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-00c9df1\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What is piles disease?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged blood vessels that form inside or outside the anus and rectum. They are the most common anorectal condition. They can be painful, uncomfortable and cause rectal bleeding.\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-b4c03bb\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What is piles disease?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged blood vessels that form inside or outside the anus and rectum. They are the most common anorectal condition. They can be painful, uncomfortable and cause rectal bleeding.\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-258702c\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">In which age group is piles most common?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles affect people of all ages and genders. Piles in men are more common in people within the age group of 50-60 years.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-7dde4cb\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What is piles disease main cause?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:\n\nStraining during bowel movement\nSitting for long periods on the toilet\nChronic diarrhoea or constipation            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-9760862\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What is piles disease main cause?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:\n\nStraining during bowel movement\nSitting for long periods on the toilet\nChronic diarrhoea or constipation            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-f9fcf34\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What are the different types of piles?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                Piles can happen inside or outside the anal region. 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