Are you one of those people who needs their phone in hand when using the restroom? An expert has cautioned that various health concerns are associated with using the phone in the restroom. People are being urged to refrain from using their phones in public restrooms by a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist. According to Dr. Sethi, “it can actually have some serious consequences,” especially if you’re taking a “number two,” in a YouTube Shorts video, The Mirror said.
The behavior “can lead to prolonged sitting on the toilet, which can cause strain and pressure on your rectum and anus,” the gastroenterologist cautioned. Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and even rectal prolapse are problems that might result from this. Continue to learn more.
Don’t Use Your Phone When Using The Restroom
Pooping has come to mean responding to unanswered chats, tagging people in memes, or even making phone calls. Mobile is the new everything from contact lists to photo albums to even our newspaper! The wind of time has buried the days when people would read magazines or daily newspapers while using the restroom. But how detrimental is this behavior, even to you? Most likely not!
Dr. Sethi also cautioned against using your phone on the toilet as it might become a “breeding ground of bacteria.” “The average smartphone is dirtier than a public toilet seat, so try avoiding scrolling while using the toilet,” he stated.
The best defense against bacteria is to use a disinfectant on the phone after using the restroom. International research conducted last year revealed that 65% of adults use their phones when using the restroom.
Dropping your phone into the toilet while using it is another risk associated with this practice. Even while the phone might survive, this could make it a breeding ground for bacteria.
Medical Problems Faced
First, Dr. Sethi said that using a phone while visiting the restroom might result in prolonged sitting, which can strain your rectum and anus. This could further result in problems like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or even rectal prolapse.
When the blood arteries or veins in the area of your bottom swell, hemorrhoids, also known as piles, form. Fortunately, after a few days, this common but uncomfortable condition frequently gets better on its own, according to the NHS. Anal fissures, which describe tears or open sores that appear in the lining of the large intestine close to the anus, are a little more dangerous. If you believe you have an anal fissure, the health service advises visiting a doctor.
Rectal prolapse, which happens when the rectum stretches out and escapes your anus, is the most significant problem. Often, surgery is required to treat this. Therefore, notwithstanding these three circumstances, phones should not be used in the restroom.
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