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A gastroenterologist has warned people about the risks of using phones on the toilet, and gave advice on how to fix the habit.
Dr Joseph Salhab confirmed that prolonged sitting and straining on the toilet – perhaps encouraged by taking your phone to the bathroom – can lead to an increased risk of developing hemorrhoids, also known as piles.
He also commented on how it can lead to undesirable bacteria on your device.
Dr Salhab, who goes by ‘thestomachdoctor’ on TikTok, said: ‘Straining and prolonged sitting when you’re trying to use the restroom puts you at risk for developing hemorrhoids which can be painful and bleed.’
He then gave tips on how to reduce time doing a number two, including limiting your mobile phone use.
‘Definitely try to limit your phone use while you’re using the bathroom, and you can use a stepping stool,’ he added, ‘because when you raise your feet it allows easier passage of stool – which is really beneficial.’
Another piece of advice he gave was to change your diet to include more fruit if a visit to the toilet takes so long that you might as well scroll through you social media.
‘Increase your fiber with fruits that can help stimulate bowel movements,’ he advised.
‘This includes things like kiwi fruit, dragon fruit, apples, pears, prunes and the vitamin C helps as well.’
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