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Can external hemorrhoids get bigger if you sit too much?
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Maybe: General sitting in a regular chair will not increase size of hemorrhoids, but prolonged sitting on a toilet seat or one of those inflatable donut cushions can cause hemorrhoids to sweel and become painful.
Answered 4/5/2012
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Yes: Extra pressure in the anal area can irritate hemorrhoids. Prolonged sitting, prolonged straining with bowel movements, extra pressure from pgregnancy can all exacerbate hemorrhoids.
Answered 2/28/2019
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