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Limit Phone Use on the Toilet to Reduce Hemorrhoid Risk

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Limit Phone Use on the Toilet to Reduce Hemorrhoid Risk
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A new study links smartphone use on the toilet to a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids, highlighting the health risks of prolonged sitting and poor posture during bathroom breaks, especially with mindless scrolling. Experts recommend limiting toilet time to 3-5 minutes and avoiding phone use to reduce hemorrhoid risk.

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  1. Using the phone while you poop greatly raises hemorrhoid risk, new study says  CNN
  2. Set a two TikTok toilet limit to reduce haemorrhoid risk, doctors advise  The Guardian
  3. Smartphone overuse linked to a new pain the butt: hemorrhoids  NBC News
  4. Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids  EurekAlert!
  5. Scrolling too long while on the toilet? You could be risking hemorrhoids.  The Washington Post

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