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Nowadays mobile phone has become an important part of everyone's life. Especially the craze of social media has increased so much that people are immersed in reels, videos and chatting everywhere - even in the toilet!
Many people like to use YouTube and Facebook while sitting in the toilet or scroll reels on Instagram (Watching Reels In The Toilet). Some find it relaxing, while some consider it 'me time'. But do you know that this habit (Prolonged Toilet Sitting) can cause serious damage to your health? Let's know about this in detail.
May increase the risk of hemorrhoids
If you sit on the toilet for a long time, the pressure on the rectum increases. This affects blood circulation and can cause piles. In this, there is swelling and severe pain near the anus, which is quite painful.
What to do?
Do not sit on the toilet for more than 5 minutes. If you have constipation, eat fiber-rich foods and drink plenty of water.
Pain in the spine and neck
Scrolling mobile while sitting on the toilet keeps your neck bent, which can cause cervical spondylitis (neck pain) and back pain. This habit can weaken the spine in the long run.
What to do?
Stop taking mobile to the toilet and sit in correct posture.
Risk of bacteria and infection
Do you know that the bacteria present in the toilet can stick to your mobile? According to research, the bacteria present on the toilet seat, flush and door stick to your phone and can later spread infection by reaching the body through the mouth, eyes and skin.
What to do?
Do not forget to clean your hands and mobile after toilet.
Constipation and indigestion problems
If you spend too much time using your phone while on the toilet, you may get distracted and your bowel movement may slow down. This can lead to problems like constipation, stomach pain and indigestion.
What to do?
Complete your work quickly without using mobile phone in the toilet and take fiber rich diet.
Mental stress and anxiety
Some people find it relaxing to watch reels while sitting on the toilet, but it can gradually lead to mobile addiction and mental stress . Constantly watching the screen does not give rest to the mind and it remains in alert mode, which can increase stress.
What to do?
Do not make the toilet a place for rest and relaxation. Limit the use of mobile phones.
How to get rid of this habit?
If you are troubled by the habit of scrolling your phone while sitting on the toilet, then adopt these easy methods:
- Leave the phone outside.
- Limit time on the toilet (do not sit for more than 5 minutes).
- Take a healthy diet to avoid constipation and indigestion.
- Control screen time to reduce mobile addiction .
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