Being\nglued to your phone is certainly not an uncommon trait these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And\nin these modern times, whether we care to admit it publicly or not, we’ve all\ntaken our phone to the loo to help pass the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But\nthis tempting habit could cause you serious health problems, doctors have\nwarned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In\nparticular, they say it could give you haemorrhoids, also known as piles, which\nare lumps around your bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nproblem can originate from sitting on the throne for too long, which scrolling\nthrough your phone may sadly only encourage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\nis particularly concerning news as 57 per cent of Brits admitted to using their\nphone on the toilet in a recent YouGov survey – and eight per cent said they\n“always” do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking\nto The Sun, Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and Clinical Director of patient.info said:\n“Constipation and straining to poo is a major risk factor for piles \u2013\nbeing pregnant, chronic cough and getting older also factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“But\nso too does prolonged sitting on the loo. And while in the past, some of us\ntook a good book into the toilet with us, these days it\u2019s more likely to be the\never-present mobile phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“So,\ntempting while it may be to scroll through your apps while you\u2019re waiting to\nperform, doctors don\u2019t recommend it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr\nJarvis also advised that, to help avoid getting piles, you should add lots of\nfibre to your diet, be sure to drink enough fluids, exercise regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s\nalso probably best to leave that phone in another room next time you feel the\nurge to visit to toilet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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