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by amulyabaral 286 days ago
There is no causal link here. It's merely associative - it could be that people with hemorrhoids spend more time on the toilet.
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According to Wikipedia affluent people get more hemorrhoids, maybe they are sitting managing their money
Definitely feels like a great Sim City 3000 news ticker item.
Recticulating rectum...
>> There is no causal link here.

One already exists. Sitting vs hovering is already known to cause hemorrhoids. Using your phone probably increases sitting time.

Sitting in general causes hemorrhoids?