Famous People with Hemorrhoids

If you have hemorrhoids, you are far from alone - in fact, you have something in common with some of the most famous figures in history!

Napoleon Bonaparte

The French Emperor's hemorrhoids was so severe that he couldn't sit on his horse and command his army at the Battle of Waterloo! Historians may debate that the weather, overconfidence, and miscommunications with field generals caused Napoleon's defeat - but hemorrhoid sufferers know better ... Who knows how history may be altered if Napoleon didn't have piles?

George Brett

George Brett was the star player of the Kansas City Royals - unfortunately, severe hemorrhoid flare ups caused him to miss parts of the 1980 World Series with the Phillies! Fans were surprised, because George was only 27 at the time. Some even offered home remedies ranging from eating orange peel and whole wheat to applying Listerine to the hemorrhoids! Needless to say, George opted for surgery ...

Jimmy Carter

Presidents are not immune to hemorrhoids, case in point: President Jimmy Carter underwent surgery in 1982 to get rid of hemorrhoids.

Ernest Hemingway

Besides anthrax infection, cut eyeball, kidney trouble, torn groin muscle, and a broken arm from a car accident, this famous writer also suffers from hemorrhoids!