Using your phone while you are in toilet greatly raises hemorrhoid risk

Sitting on the toilet for too long (like when scrolling on your phone) is linked to a higher risk of developing hemorrhoids.

Here’s why:

  • Gravity & pressure: Sitting on the toilet puts pressure on the veins in your rectum. The longer you sit, the more strain builds up.

  • Straining: Getting distracted can make you push harder or sit even after you’re done, which increases stress on blood vessels.

  • Circulation: Prolonged sitting reduces blood flow in that area, making hemorrhoid formation more likely.

Tips to lower risk:

  • Limit bathroom time — ideally under 5 minutes.

  • Don’t sit and wait — if nothing happens, get up and try again later.

  • Avoid straining; let things happen naturally.

  • Keep stools soft with enough fiber, fluids, and regular exercise.

 So, using your phone while pooping doesn’t directly cause hemorrhoids, but the extra sitting time makes them significantly more likely.

Would you like me to explain some quick bathroom posture tricks that also help reduce hemorrhoid strain?


 Here are some quick posture tricks to reduce hemorrhoid strain while on the toilet:

  1. Use the “squat position” 

    • place a small stool or footrest under your feet.

    • This raises your knees above hip level, mimicking a squat.

    • It straightens the rectum, making bowel movements easier with less straining.

  2. Lean forward slightly 

    • Rest your elbows on your knees.

    • This reduces pressure on your anal canal.

  3. Avoid slouching back

    • Sitting upright or leaning back puts more pressure on rectal veins.

  4. Breathe and relax 

    • Don’t hold your breath when pushing; exhale gently instead.

    • Forcing or straining hard increases hemorrhoid risk.

  5. Time check 

    • Try to finish in under 5 minutes.

    • If you can’t go, don’t force it — step away and try again later.

 Posture + less phone use = much lower hemorrhoid risk.





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