Toilet scrolling : Nowadays, it has become quite common for people to scroll through their mobile phones in the bathroom. In this fast-paced life, in an attempt to do everything at the same time, people take tasks like answering phone calls and emails to the bathroom.
Some people scroll funny videos while sitting in the bathroom for entertainment. But people hardly know to what extent they ignore their health for the sake of ten minutes of entertainment. People spend more time than necessary on the toilet seat because of mobile.
According to health experts, these habits have a bad effect on health in the long run. Sitting on the toilet seat for a long time has a bad effect on the intestines, pelvic floor and muscles.
Intestinal problems
Sitting for a long time on the toilet while using a mobile phone can cause serious health problems like unnecessary strain, constipation, intestinal disorders and hemorrhoids. Apart from this, sitting for a long time on the toilet seat can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to incontinence and many other problems.
Hygiene hazards
Using a mobile phone in the toilet can cause hygiene-related health problems. Many types of germs are present in large quantities in the toilet. In such a situation, taking the phone there means taking the germs of the toilet out with you. The germs that come with the mobile can invite some disease or infection if they come in contact with your hands, face and ears.
Bad Posture
Using a mobile phone for a long time while sitting on the toilet seat can also lead to posture related problems. This can cause back pain, neck strain and discomfort. Maintaining an ergonomic position is very important for keeping the spine right and overall health.
