Most people go to the bathroom to use the phone or read the newspaper and there is no shortage of people like that in the world. But do you know that this habit of yours can cause many diseases? According to experts, you should not sit on the toilet seat for more than 10 minutes.
Dr. Lai Zou, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said this habit increases the risk of hemorrhoids and weak pelvic muscles. The doctor said that when patients come to me with complaints, the main reason they get sick is because they are sitting on the toilet seat for too long.
Sitting for too long can cause dangerous illnesses
Dr. Farah Monzoor, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Stony Brook Medicine, emphasized that people should spend no more than 5 to 10 minutes in the bathroom. Farah further said that sitting for a long time can put more pressure on the pelvic area, which can lead to diseases such as weakened anal muscles and pelvic floor dysfunction.
The toilet seat is oval in shape, so the butt is compressed and the rectum position becomes very low. Gravity pulls the lower body downward, which puts pressure on the veins. “It becomes a one-way valve where blood enters, but cannot leave,” said Dr. Lai Zou, “and this causes the veins and blood vessels around the anus and lower rectum to enlarge and become larger. fill with blood.” blood.” , which increases the risk of hemorrhoids.”
Danger from strong pressure
Monzoor said applying strong pressure increases the risk of hemorrhoids. People who scroll around on their phones in the bathroom don’t keep track of time and put pressure on their muscles while sitting. Dr Lai Zou said: “Nowadays, we are seeing a rapid increase in the number of people spending more time on the toilet seat, and this is very harmful to the anorectal organs and pelvic floor.”
To avoid spending too much time on the toilet seat, Dr. Lance Uradomo, an interventional gastroenterologist at City of Hope Orange County in California, recommends keeping phones, magazines and books out of the bathroom. Monzoor said that you should not go to the bathroom with the mentality of sitting there for a long time.
Your bowel movement bothers you
Dr. Lai Tzu recommended that if you are worried about bowel movements every day, walk for 10 minutes. It is also recommended to eat hydrating and high-fiber foods because high-fiber foods help in digestion. Sometimes this problem can also occur due to gas.
