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The bathroom means different things to different people. For some, it's simply where they use the toilet, grab a quick shower, and tend to various hygiene habits. For others, it's a quiet space where they can have a little time to themselves—orviel Zeit. A 2019 survey out of the UK revealed that the average person spends more than 400 days of their lifeim Badezimmer, with one in six adults saying they hang out in the bathroom for peace and quiet.

While various activities can take place in a bathroom, the majority of people's time there is most likely spent on the toilet, which can lead to a condition most of us would prefer not to discuss. Uncomfortable, sometimes painful, other times itchy, and all-around unpleasant, hemorrhoids are common—but not unavoidable. Read on to find out why having one particular thing in your bathroom can increase your risk of hemorrhoids, and how to decrease your risk of getting them.

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"Nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time," according to the Mayo Clinic. But what exactly are hemorrhoids (also known as "piles")?

"A hemorrhoid is a blood-filled pucker in the lower rectal area caused by a constriction or plugging of the veins in the area," explains Elliana Rose, MD. "Hemorrhoids form when fatty tissue builds up around the opening of the anal canal… This adhesiveness results in the formation of a plug of fat and blood in the lower rectal area," she says.

While hemorrhoids can happen aus vielen Gründen—including pregnancy, heavy lifting, and a low-fiber diet—sitting for too long on the toilet is a common risk factor. And bringing your phone into the bathroom with you increases that risk.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb

If you regularly tote your phone into the bathroom with you, you're far from alone. A study conducted by Verizon Wireless surveyed over 6,000 people and revealed that 90 percent of them bring their phones into the bathroom. And that screen time on the toilet—spent scrolling, texting, posting, reading, etc.—extends the time spent sitting down. While it's recommended that toilet time not exceed ten minutes, smartphone use can stretch that out to 30 minutes or more.

"When you stay on the toilet for upwards of 20, 30, 40 minutes, you're putting unnecessary pressure on the rectum, [which] can cause hemorrhoids, and definitely make any pre-existing hemorrhoids way worse," Partha Nandi, MD, told Thrillist. "By prolonging this pressure on the rectum, you can exacerbate gastrointestinal issues, and a problem that is moderate, like going too much or too little, can become very severe." Nandi's advice? "Really, you want to get in and get out as quickly as possible," he warns. "When you just sit there after you're done, being sucked into your phone, that becomes a problem."

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"Hemorrhoids are a collection of veins inside and outside the anus. Everyone has hemorrhoids. We are born with them," colorectal surgeon Karen Zaghiyan, MD, clarified when speaking to Healthline, explaining that hemorrhoids only become a problem when they're engorged and swollen.

While regularly sitting on the toilet for too long can cause inflamed hemorrhoids, there are other reasons the condition may occur. EINlow fiber diet can also put you at risk for hemorrhoids. "The majority of individuals do not consume enough fiber in their diet to meet the recommended daily level, which is between 20 and 30 grams," says Rose, who recommends fiber supplements as an option. "Studies have indicated that over-the-counter fiber supplements, such as psyllium or methylcellulose, can alleviate the general symptoms of hemorrhoids, as well as the bleeding that is associated with them."

Rose warns, however, that supplements can actually worsen your constipation if they're not taken as directed and with increased water intake. "If you take fiber supplements, you should increase the amount of water or other fluids you consume each day to at least eight glasses," she recommends.

Das Einschneiden der Zeit, die auf der Toilette saß, ist eine gute Möglichkeit, Ihr Risiko für geschwollene, schmerzhafte und juckende Hämorrhoiden zu verringern - und eine Möglichkeit, die Toilettenzeit zu verringern, besteht darin, Ihr Telefon aus der Gleichung zu lassen. Die Bedrohung durch Hämorrhoiden ist nicht der einzige Grund;Bringen Sie Ihr Telefon mit Wenn Sie auf die Toilette gehen, können Sie auch zu einem gefährlich schmutzigen Telefon führen und Sie ablenkenauf falsche Weise.

Zusätzlich zur Erhöhung der Faseraufnahme kann auch ein Spaziergang geholfen werden, auch Hämorrhoiden zu verhindern. "Verstopfung und Venendruck können sowohl durch längeres Stehen oder Sitzen verschärft werden. Daher ist es wichtig, sich zu bewegen, um beide zu vermeiden"regelmäßiges Training. "

"Versuchen Sie, sich nicht selbst zu übertreffen", schlägt Rose ebenfalls vor. "Beim Versuch, einen Stuhl zu bestehen, den Atem zu halten und Anstrengungen in den Venen im unteren Rektum mehr Druck zu verursachen, was den Prozess möglicherweise schwieriger machen könnte."

Lesen Sie dies als nächstes:Lassen Sie niemals den Badezimmer Stand, bevor Sie dies tun, warnen die Ärzte.