Summary

Experts warn that prolonged toilet sitting, often due to phone use, can harm health by increasing the risk of hemorrhoids, weakened pelvic muscles, and rectal prolapse.

Sitting too long compresses blood vessels and puts strain on the pelvic floor, leading to potential complications.

Doctors advise limiting bathroom time to 5-10 minutes, avoiding distractions like phones, and managing bowel health with hydration and fiber.

Persistent constipation or long toilet times may signal serious issues, including colorectal cancer, and should be discussed with a doctor if symptoms last over three weeks.

  • @irish_linkEnglish
    15•1 month ago

    I thought this was known for years. Like more than 40 years as I heard this frowning up. Not phones at that time but comics and books were the distraction.

    Edit- I clearly meant growing up but my phone sucks. Still a good funny comment I guess

    • @[email protected]English
      2•1 month ago

      I’ve been frowning up too. Also down. In fact, I’ve been frowning in various directions for some time now.

      • @irish_linkEnglish
        4•1 month ago

        Hahahaha. I love it. Thank for pointing out the mobile edit issue.

    • snooggumsEnglish
      18•2 months ago

      Most chairs are not a hard ring with an open space in the middle that we associate with pooping and the physical movements out body makes to expel waste.

      Most

    • @[email protected]English
      9•1 month ago

      As another person mentioned, the ring in the middle of a toilet lid strains the muscles differently. That said, prolonged sitting in chairs/etc as part of a sedentary lifestyle also carries an increased risk of hemorrhoids. Sitting down for too long is not great on the body.