Sitting on an open bowl without support puts extra pressure on the pelvic floor, making the veins swollen and irritated
A new study warns that scrolling on your smartphone while sitting on the toilet may raise the risk of hemorrhoids.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that people who used phones in the bathroom were 46% more likely to develop inflamed veins compared to non-users.
Sitting on an open bowl without support puts extra pressure on the pelvic floor, causing the veins to swell and become irritated.
Experts say spending more than five minutes on the toilet worsens the risk, yet 37% of phone users admitted to staying longer.
Hemorrhoids aren’t usually dangerous but can cause pain, bleeding, and discomfort.
Doctors recommend leaving the phone outside and keeping bathroom time short to protect gut and pelvic health.