Dr. Joe Whittington explains why this one routine behavior could have unexpected health risks—potentially leading to preventable chronic conditions and avoidable hospital costs.
If you’re in the habit of using your phone while on the toilet, you might be harming your health without even realizing it. Prolonged bathroom breaks.
Could increase your risk for certain digestive health complications, especially those involving the rectum and lower digestive tract.
These quick bathroom breaks often stretch out longer as we scroll through social media or pass the time, sometimes because it’s tough to get things moving.
A red flag for potential constipation-related medical issues that may eventually require diagnostic lab testing or gastrointestinal wellness plans.
However, spending too much time on the toilet may do more than just make your legs go numb. It may increase your risk of developing painful anal and rectal conditions.
