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A 42-year-old male asked:

i sit on the toilet for a long time playing games on my phone does it cause hemorrhoids i'm 42 years old and i don't have hemorrhoids presently?

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

General Surgery 56 years experience

No , but: Why are you sitting on toilet ' for long time ' change of bowel habits , at 42 like constipation need investigation , speak to your doctor.

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