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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—orng maraming oras. A 2019 survey out of the UK revealed that the average person spends more than 400 days of their lifesa loob ng banyo, 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 for many reasons—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. Alow 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.

Ang pagputol sa oras na ginugol sa pag -upo sa banyo ay isang mahusay na paraan upang bawasan ang iyong panganib ng namamaga, masakit, at makati na almuranas - at isang paraan upang mabawasan ang oras ng banyo ay iwanan ang iyong telepono sa labas ng equation. Ang banta ng almuranas ay hindi lamang ang dahilan;Dinadala ang iyong telepono Sa iyo kapag pumunta ka sa banyo ay maaari ring magresulta sa isang mapanganib na maruming telepono, at maaaring makagambala sa iyosa maling paraan.

Bilang karagdagan sa pagtaas ng iyong paggamit ng hibla, ang paglalakad ay maaari ring makatulong na maiwasan ang mga almuranas. "Ang presyon ng tibi at ugat ay maaaring kapwa mapapalala ng matagal na nakatayo o nakaupo, kaya mahalaga na patuloy na lumipat upang maiwasan ang pareho," sabi ni Rose, na nagdaragdag na "ang iyong mga almuranas ay maaaring maging resulta ng pagtaas ng timbang, na maaaring mabawasan ngregular na ehersisyo. "

"Subukang huwag mag -overextend sa iyong sarili," iminumungkahi din ni Rose. "Kapag sinusubukan na ipasa ang isang dumi ng tao, ang paghawak sa iyong paghinga at pag -straining ay nagdudulot ng higit na presyon sa mga ugat sa mas mababang tumbong, na maaaring gawing mas mahirap ang proseso."

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