Be careful if you take your phone to the toilet and scroll for more than 10 minutes. Experts say that sitting in the toilet for a long time can be harmful for health. According to Dr. Lai Jue, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in America, sitting in the toilet for a long time causes problems in blood circulation and can increase problems like piles.

According to Dr. Farah Monjoor, Assistant Professor and Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, one should not spend more than 5 to 10 minutes in the toilet. Sitting for a long time puts extra pressure on the veins around the stomach and anus, which can cause the veins there to swell. In such a situation, the risk of piles and other problems increases.

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Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, making it difficult to pass stools. Additionally, sitting for long periods of time also increases the risk of rectal prolapse, in which part of the large intestine can move outward.

Why should you stop using your phone in the toilet?

Dr. Monjur says that carrying phones or books to the toilet wastes a lot of a person's time. This creates unnecessary stress in the body. He suggested that toilets should be made as less interesting as possible so that people can come out quickly. After sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, you should get up and take a walk for a while. This activates the abdominal muscles and makes it easier to move.

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According to experts, drinking adequate amount of water and eating fiber-rich food makes bowel movements easier. Drink 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water daily and consume 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories in food. This can provide relief from problems like constipation. Experts say that if you have persistent constipation problem or it takes more time to go to the toilet then you should contact a doctor.