If you’re a developer, software engineer, or remote worker who spends most of your day sitting, caffeinating, skipping meals, and pushing off bathroom breaks to finish "just one more task," you might unknowingly be creating the perfect storm for something you’ve probably never heard of:

👉 Anal fissures.

Yeah, I know. Not exactly a developer blog material but stick with me, it’s more relevant to your Git workflow than you think.

The Hidden Cost of the Developer Desk Life

Anal fissures are small tears in the skin of the anal canal. They sound minor—until you realize they can cause sharp, burning pain every time, you use the bathroom. And if you’ve ever had one, you know they’re not just painful—they’re mentally exhausting.

Why developers are at risk:

Prolonged sitting (puts pressure on the pelvic area)
Poor hydration (hello, four cups of coffee and no water)
Low-fiber diet (grab-and-go meals, snacks, and skipped lunches)
Ignoring bowel signals (we’ve all thought “I’ll go after I finish this commit”)
Stress (tightens muscles—including those you don’t think about)

Prevention Is a Bug Fix You Actually Want to Ship

Like most production issues, fissures don’t usually come out of nowhere. They start small and get worse when ignored. Here’s how to reduce your risk:

1. Hydrate Like a Backend Server in August

Keep a water bottle at your desk and actually use it. Aim for at least 2–3 liters a day.

2. Upgrade Your Bathroom Routine

Don’t delay bathroom breaks. Go when your body says go. The longer you wait, the harder your stool gets—literally.

3. Add Fiber to Your Stack

Vegetables, whole grains, legumes. Or use a fiber supplement like psyllium husk. Soft stools = less straining.

4. Sitz Bath = Hotfix

If you’re already experiencing pain or irritation, a sitz bath (sitting in warm water for 10–15 minutes) helps relax the muscles and speed healing. It’s like a system reboot for your lower half.

5. Get Up and Move

Stand. Stretch. Walk during meetings. Use reminders to move every hour. Your code might not suffer from being static, but your body does.

When to See a Doctor

If you’re having ongoing pain during bowel movements, or seeing bright red blood on the toilet paper, don’t assume it’s nothing. Early intervention can help you avoid chronic issues—or even surgery.

Anal fissures can often be treated with:

Topical creams (prescription)
Stool softeners
Sitz baths and lifestyle changes

But if left untreated, they can become chronic and may require minor surgery.

Too Busy Coding? Read This:

Sitting all day + dehydration + ignoring your body = potential fissure risk
Pain down there is not normal.
Take breaks, drink water, eat fiber, and don’t be afraid to talk to a doctor.

Your code deserves stability. So does your body.

The Developer Lifestyle and the Risk of Anal Fissures