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  • Using a phone in the washroom has become a habit
  • Spending long hours in the washroom can damage your health
  • One should spend 7-10 minutes in the toilet

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Caution! This bathroom habit of yours could be harmful to your health

Prolonged toilet time, especially with phones, can lead to health issues like haemorrhoids, constipation, and infections. Make sure to limit bathroom time to 7-10 minutes.

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      Rushing to the washroom and you suddenly realize that you forgot to take your phone, you rush back to grab it so you can scroll through social media, but stop! Are you aware that sitting on the toilet seat for a longer duration has several negative health effects?

      In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Manjusha Agarwal "Taking mobile to the toilet itself is not recommended. Many people also tend to read books or newspapers which is also not recommended at all.
      Moreover, many people spend hours on phones in the toilet which can cause hemorrhoids or piles. This is because the pressure created by resting on the toilet seat can engorge veins in your rectal area leading to painful swelling, irritation and bleeding during bowel movements.

      One can also have constipation or difficulty emptying bowels. Using a phone on toilet seat might also cause gastroenteritis, cholera, typhoid and hepatitis.

      One should refrain from spending 30 minutes to 45 minutes in the toilet as many people have been doing so lately which has become a growing matter of concern now. She also suggested that one should not spend more than 7-10 minutes in the toilet.

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