In the 1980 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals, George Brett was forced to leave the field during the sixth inning of Game Two due to experiencing extreme hemorrhoid pain. The following day, Brett underwent minor surgery to have his hemorrhoids removed so he could return to the field to finish out the World Series. During the 10th inning of Game Three, Brett hit a home run, which helped his team win the game against the Phillies with a score of four to three.Following the World Series, Brett was famously quoted, “My problems are all behind me!” when asked to comment on his hemorrhoid surgery. Brett says that afterward from October 1980 up until the time his infamous pine-tar incident occurred in July 1983, he was known as “The Hemorrhoids Guy.” Every time he stepped up to bat in a different city, Brett would hear players joking about hemorrhoids, which Brett eventually made the most of by agreeing to advertise for popular hemorrhoid treatment Preparation H.
Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include bleeding during bowel movements, irritation or itching in or near the anus, discomfort in or near the anus, lumps protruding from the anal region, and swelling in the anal region. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms related to hemorrhoids so you can seek treatment and reduce any pain associated with the condition.
