Originally Posted by
carminepraha
I recently pretty much doubled my cycling (distance, time on bike and number of times a week) in the last couple of weeks and just recently got a pretty uncomfortable digestion issue which has now turned into a not so fun hemorrhoids issue 
I feel this has to be all connected to my big increase in cycling. Now i can’t ride which sucks!! Anyone had this happen to you? I have read some articles that longer distance cycling can disrupt your digestive system (being in such an unnatural position for so long). With me, about a week ago I had this happen, this digestive issue. I had that feeling I had to go, but just really couldn't or barely could. So, that then caused my hemorrhoids issue which I have now.
I have had it happen from eating chocolate Power Bars. Those things are major digestive irritants, and often the cause of endless flatulence.