Toilet Time: Is Your Mobile Device Affecting How Long You’re In The Bathroom? Experts reveal health risks
Toilet Time: Is Your Mobile Device Affecting How Long You’re In The Bathroom? Experts reveal health risks
Medical experts are sounding the alarm about the adverse effects on the body of going to the bathroom for long periods of time, and it appears that mobile devices may be causing prolonged rest breaks.
Two separate cell phone habit surveys show that seven out of 10 Americans use the bathroom while using their phone.
A March 2022 NordVPN survey states that 70.8% of Americans admit to using their smartphone in the toilet, according to a report published by the global virtual private network company.
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In June 2021, a consumer survey released by Vayoguard, Inc., a Washington-based UV-C device sanitizing company, stated that 73% of Americans admit that they use their phones during the loo. That number reportedly jumped to nine in 10 (93%) when researchers looked at survey respondents between the ages of 18 and 29.
Urologist Dr. Elise Fossnight of bladder control supply and catheter company Aeroflow Urology in Buncombe County, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital that phones and similar entertainment devices provide bathroom-goers with “quiet time,” however, the practice is unintentional. I can train. It takes longer for the body to excrete waste.
“It’s distracting your mind from understanding what your body needs in terms of bathroom functions,” Fosnight said.
Prolonged bathroom trips can cause hemorrhoids and constipation
Regularly sitting on the toilet for long periods of time can put extra pressure on the pelvic organs, which can lead to hemorrhoids, dysfunctional voiding, and possible prolapse.
Hemorrhoids, a swollen vein or swollen group of veins that occur in the rectum and anus, can be caused by sitting on the toilet for too long, according to Fosnight.
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“Since there is a hole in the toilet seat, there is no support for the perineum, and this causes the rectum to descend from the gluteus,” Fosnight said. “When this process happens, gravity kicks in and blood begins to pool in the lowest part of the body – the rectum.”
“When blood accumulates in this area, the blood vessels dilate and blood clots can form, giving you the onset of hemorrhoids,” explained Fosnight.
Pedestal toilets were reportedly invented in 19th century England. The style is commonly used in most of the Western world.
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Fosnight said that attempting to use the bathroom when hemorrhoids are already present can put pressure on already dilated blood vessels, making the condition worse.
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Constipation, a condition that makes it difficult to empty the bowels, is another adverse effect that can occur in the long run. bathroom visits.
“In terms of digestion, constipation can be secondary to outlet obstruction with your body not focusing on what it needs and relaxing the rectal sphincter to empty the bowels,” Fosnight said.
“Excess pressure on your ischial tuberosities (a V-shaped bone at the bottom of the pelvis) can cause numbness in the genitals, legs, and feet, especially if your feet aren’t flat on the floor,” Fosnight said.
There may also be musculoskeletal issues
Dr. Grant Radermacher, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based chiropractor at Ascent Chiropractic, told Fox News Digital that taking long bathroom breaks can have health effects. muscles, bones, joints and connective tissue.
According to Raedermacher, prolonged sitting can lead to gluteal or pelvic bone pain.
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“One such condition is called ischial bursitis — or inflammation of the bursa that cushions your ‘sit bones.'” Radermaker said. “Your ischium bears most of your weight when you sit and sitting on a hard toilet seat puts direct pressure on them, causing them to become irritated and swollen.”
An ischium is the curved bone that forms the base of each half of the human pelvis. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that counteracts friction at a joint. Ischial bursitis is a condition where inflamed bursae in the ischial region cause pain.
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“People are experiencing Ischial bursitis typically complains of localized pain in the upper thigh and lower buttock, difficulty extending the hip, and sometimes radiating pain down the leg,” Raedermacher continued.
The discomfort from ischial bursitis can usually be managed with ice, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and limited toilet time, he said.
may cause skin irritation
Repeatedly sitting on the toilet seat for a long time can cause this damage skin irritation.
Arum N., a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group, based in Pennsylvania. Elias told Fox News Digital that plastic and wooden toilet seats have been found to cause contact dermatitis — an itchy rash that occurs when it comes in direct contact with the skin. irritant or allergen.
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Elias said the rash usually occurs along the buttocks and back of the thighs if toilet seat contact dermatitis is the cause.
“Cleaning agents and products used on toilet seats can serve as a source of irritant contact dermatitis if there is prolonged exposure,” Elias said. “The residue left behind can break down the skin upon prolonged contact and cause significant irritation.”
How long should bathroom visits last?
Recommended bathroom time varies by expert, but most agree that bathroom breaks should last no longer than a few minutes.
Fosnight told Fox News Digital that people “shouldn’t rush the bathroom process” because doing so can lead to “dysfunctional voiding,” which includes feelings of increased urgency and frequency.
Plus, she recommends limiting bathroom time to eight to 10 minutes.
“If you’re unable to carry out your pelvic organ functions during that time, it may have more to do with how your body is functioning and [you may need] to seek medical care,” Fosnight said. “If you can’t have a bowel movement in that time frame, you may be suffering from constipation.”
Bathroom visits longer than 10 minutes are generally viewed by medical experts as longer than necessary.
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Rising fiber and water intake and practicing abdominal breathing techniques can help a person “empty” [their] According to Fosnight, the bowels pass easier without straining or pushing.
Dr. Andrew Boxer, a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, an integrated group practice, told Fox News Digital that emptying the bladder or bowel when it hits is a “healthy bathroom habit” versus delayed relief, which can cause chronic constipation. .
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A report from the Cleveland Clinic — an Ohio-based hospital and health news source — says that Dr. Michael Valente, a maximum of five minutes should be spent in the bathroom.
Valentine also advises people to leave mobile device, Newspapers and books outside the bathroom, so that the bladder can be emptied and a bowel movement can occur without distraction.
Dr. Maria Alexis Samonte, a board-certified pediatrician in Scranton, Pennsylvania, tells Geisinger Health System, a regional health care provider in the Keystone State, that bathroom visits should be limited to 10 minutes — especially for young children who are unable to potty. are doing. Training age.
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some medical specialist According to Healthline, a California-based health news company, there are three “poo postures” that can be practiced in the bathroom.
The three asanas include sitting, bending the hips and sitting.
Pedestal toilets are designed for sitting rather than squatting.
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Healthline reports that sitting is more commonly practiced in the Western Hemisphere due to the prevalence of high-seat-style toilets. Although, digestion researcher Sitting is said to not be the most effective position because it “doesn’t allow your rectal muscles to relax in a straight line.”
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According to Healthline, sitting with the hips flexed at a 60-degree angle away from the body is thought to be slightly better than sitting because it can help “bring the muscles of the anus into a more neutral position” and reduce tension.
There appears to be little research on this posture, but digestive researchers say it’s no better than sitting.
Researchers say squatting is the best defecation posture because it’s a “natural human impulse” when emptying the bowels, Healthline reports. Sitting on the toilet with knees raised and legs spread has been shown to be an effective squat alternative.
The squat toilet, an older style toilet, is still commonly used in Asia and Africa. Select countries in Europe and South America.
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Fosnight told Fox News Digital that he thinks the toilet stool “can help relax the pelvic floor, opening up the sphincter muscles so that bowel movements can pass more easily without straining or pushing.”
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Boxer said he doesn’t see a “need” for a toilet stool, but the stool “helps straighten the muscles,” which can help a person have a bowel movement or ease constipation.
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