Using Your Phone In Bathroom Simultaneously Evacuating It Could Cause You Haemorrhoids

 

In these modern times, some people during their daily "evacuation", read or chat in social media and some people just surf the unlimited web for information, learning and all that. Maybe the random exploration in a world without boarders is the secret ingredient of success and the reason to be glued always on your mobile phone or tablet.

However, being addicted to your phone all the time even though in loo is without doubt a common habit  for the most people, whether we share it publicly or not, but doctors warn that it's a self-invitation to piles.

We think we save time, by replying to emails and messages while we spend those 10 minutes or more on shit pot. But do we realise how risky is this practice for your health?

In particular, doctors and experts say it could give you piles (haemorrhoids) which are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). 

 

Do you have it already? Check if it's piles

Hemorrhoids become an issue only when they begin to swell, causing itching, pain and/or bleeding.

As  a result, you could observe difficult, incomplete, or infrequent evacuation of dry hardened feces from the bowels.

If you have it already and there's no improvement after seven days of treatment at home, you should see a doctor.

There are two types, internal and external hemorroids.

Internal hemorrhoids are located above the pectinate line and are covered with cells that are the same as those that line the rest of the intestines. External hemorrhoids arise below the line and are covered with cells that resemble skin.

 

So, while in the past, some of us took a good book, magazine or a newspaper into the toilet, these days it’s more likely to be the ever-present smartphone with more possibilities of prolonging the time in this posture. As a result more pressure accumulated as time passes and piles arise. 

Prevention is perhaps the most effective treatment. Diet and adequate hydration are very important to maintain normal bowel movements. 

Do

• drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft

• wipe your bottom with damp toilet paper

• take paracetamol if piles hurt

• take a warm bath to ease itching and pain

• use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to ease discomfort

• gently push a pile back inside

• keep your bottom clean and dry

• exercise regularly

• cut down on alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation

   

Don't

• do not wipe your bottom too hard after you poo

• do not ignore the urge to poo

• do not push too hard when pooing

• do not take painkillers that contain codeine, as they cause constipation

• do not take ibuprofen if your piles are bleeding

• do not spend more time than you need to on the toilet with your phone

• do not consume spicy food  

   

  A pharmacist can suggest: creams to ease the pain, itching and swelling treatment to help constipation and soften poo cold packs to ease discomfort.

  Many pharmacies have private areas if you do not want to be overheard.