Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Doctors Warn of Health Risks from Phone Use in the Bathroom
Using your phone while on the toilet might seem harmless, but doctors warn it could lead to health problems.
One major risk is a 45% increased chance of getting hemorrhoids because it puts extra pressure on veins.
This habit also causes constipation, weakens muscles, and can cause small tears around the anus.
You're also at risk of spreading germs from your phone.
Furthermore, extended sitting can strain your back and the phone can cause skin issues due to germs and moisture.
Using phones on the toilet increases the risk of hemorrhoids.
Prolonged sitting can lead to constipation and irregular bowel movements.
It can weaken the pelvic floor muscles.
The practice can increase the risk of anal fissures.
There is a greater chance of spreading germs leading to infections.
- Who
- Doctors and researchers
- What
- Warn about health risks of using phones on the toilet
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article
- Where
- The study was conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston
- Why
- Prolonged time on the toilet increases pressure on the rectal veins and exposes users to bacteria
- Study Source
- PLOS One by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston
- Main Risk
- Increased risk of hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Risk Increase
- 45%
- Other Risks
- Constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, anal fissures, UTIs, posture strain, skin issues