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Does prolonged sitting on regular chairs cause/worsen internal hemorrhoids?

Q: does prolonged sitting on regular chairs cause/worsen internal hemorrhoids?

: Does not cause but may make them hurt depending on how big/inflammed and where they are.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Does not cause but may make them hurt depending on how big/inflammed and where they are.

Answered 3/19/2022

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A member asked:

Does prolonged sitting on regular chairs cause/worsen internal hemorrhoids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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