The use of a smartphone in the toilet can lead to an increase in the time spent in a sitting position, which increases the risk of hemorrhoids. This conclusion was made by American scientists.
The study was conducted in the Boston Medical Center Beth Israel Deaconeses. It was involved in 125 adults who passed the planned colonoscopy in the period from August 1 to December 15, 2024. Participants were interviewed about their age, field, body weight index, level of physical activity, food habits, as well as the frequency and duration of using the smartphone in the toilet.
Analysis of the results showed that 66% of respondents use the phone while visiting the toilet. In this group, the risk of developing hemorrhoids was 46% higher than those who do not use the smartphone in the toilet.
scientists noted that the most common classes are reading news and watching social networks.
according to scientists, the time spent in the toilet should not exceed five minutes. According to researchers, according to researchers, hemorrhoid The third place among diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: about 4 million appeals in the clinics and emergency assistance departments are recorded annually, and the health system expenses exceed $ 800 million. Among the risk factors are constipation, low fiber content in the diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged sitting and pregnancy.
scientists concluded that the use of a smartphone that has become an integral part of everyday life helps to increase the time spent in the toilet, which means it increases the likelihood of hemorrhoids.
the results of the study were published in the journal. PLOS ONE.