Scrolling on the Toilet Increases Hemorrhoid Risk, Study Finds
TL;DR
Using smartphones on the toilet can increase the risk of hemorrhoids by prolonging sitting time, which puts pressure on rectal veins. The study suggests limiting toilet time and avoiding phone use during bathroom breaks to reduce this risk.
- Your Butthole Is Begging You to Stop Scrolling on the Toilet Gizmodo
- Using the phone while you poop greatly raises hemorrhoid risk, new study says CNN
- Reading your phone on the toilet may give you hemorrhoids, study says Axios
- The health risk linked to scrolling too long while on the toilet The Washington Post
- Smartphone overuse linked to a new pain in the butt: hemorrhoids NBC News
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