What 8+ hours at your desk is doing to your gut health

Long sitting hours, back-to-back meetings that push lunch to 4pm, and the general sedentary pull of a desk job are a well-documented risk factor for piles and fissures — and it's one of the most common reasons IT professionals quietly search for a doctor at midnight.

Why this is common

Prolonged sitting increases pressure on rectal veins
Irregular meal timing and low fibre intake around deadlines worsen constipation
WFH schedules often mean even less daily movement than a commute-based routine

What to expect

Book a slot outside your work hours — early morning or after 8pm is fine
A first call focused entirely on symptoms and guidance, camera optional
Practical, desk-job-specific advice, not just generic lifestyle tips

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8+ hour desk days, WFH stress, irregular meal timing

What 8+ hours at your desk is doing to your gut health

Why this is common

Prolonged sitting increases pressure on rectal veins
Irregular meal timing and low fibre intake around deadlines worsen constipation
WFH schedules often mean even less daily movement than a commute-based routine

What to expect

Book a slot outside your work hours — early morning or after 8pm is fine
A first call focused entirely on symptoms and guidance, camera optional
Practical, desk-job-specific advice, not just generic lifestyle tips

This still goes through the same doctors and the same care.

Choosing this category just tailors the information on this page — your consultation, treatment, and records are handled exactly the same way as any other appointment. Read our privacy approach.