Sitting for a long time causes piles. Sitting for extended periods has been linked to a host of health problems, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Now there's another reason to get up from your desk: piles. That's right, sitting too long increases the risk of Piles and can even make them worse if you already have them. Sitting for a long time causes piles. Sitting for a long time causes piles. It is said that doing a lot of sitting will activate the blood vessels and cause the veins to be swollen and become congested, resulting in piles. Piles is a very common problem these days Piles is a very common problem these days, specially among men due to their sedentary lifestyles. People who do not exercise regularly are more likely to develop piles because the veins of the anus become weak and dilated as a result of sitting for long periods of time. This condition causes pressure on your rectum and causes swelling in it which results in pain...