Go to the toilet with your smartphone? Risk to earn hemorrhoids

Many of us now and then take with them to the bathroom smartphone. how it turnedBecause of this risk is greatly increased to make hemorrhoids. This is related by Sarah Jarvis, clinical director of the medical information patient.info site.

Problems can arise if you sit on the toilet for too long. And as we all know, going to the toilet with a smartphone to five minutes is usually not limited: it can take up to half an hour or even more.

Constipation and strain during bowel movements are the major risk factors for hemorrhoids - like pregnancy, chronic cough and aging. But for a long sitting on the toilet - is also a factor. We used to take with him to the toilet a good book, but now much more likely it is replaced by the ubiquitous mobile phones.

Sarah Jarvis, a clinical director patient.info

In general, not Jarvis advised to take a smartphone with a toilet. And also avoid hemorrhoids she recommends eating more fiber, drink enough water and exercise regularly.