We all use mobile phones when we go to the toilet. Or at least we have done it at some point in our lives, however it is not the most hygienic practice and not the most recommended for rectal health. You’ve probably heard about the bacteriological consequences, but you may not be entirely familiar with the rectal health risks associated with using a cell phone during bowel movements.
Besides the risk of bacterial infection, a dangerous reason why you shouldn’t use your cell phone in the bathroom is the risk of hemorrhoids, anal fissures or even anal prolapse, meaning your rectum weakens and ends up outside your body. This is a terrible scenario and much more painful than you can imagine. Gastroenterologist and hepatologist Saurabh Sethi explains it on TikTok. which we think should be more viral: “Using a cell phone during a twosome can cause you to spend more time on the toilet, which in turn can cause tension and pressure in the anus,” he explains.
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♬ original sound – Dr. Sethi
Proctologist Ana Prissila Gonzalez Vergas confirmed that whoever signs this note is exposed to the same risk. “Evacuation must be quick; sitting for long periods of time is harmful to health,” he told a reporter.
Now remember that the years are not kind. Therefore, if you are closer to visiting a geriatrician than a pediatrician, it is better to save scroleum social media another time.
And then there are bacteria
And if those pesky hemorrhoids aren’t reason enough to convince you that TikTok is best watched outside the bathroom, consider the possibility of contracting extremely dangerous bacteria, such as salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe stomach pain. vomiting and diarrhea with bleeding.
It doesn’t take a genius to know that bathrooms, especially public bathrooms, are rife with all kinds of bacteria. Research published in Applied and environmental microbiology It is estimated that the average public bathroom contains about 500,000 bacterial cells per square inch. If you add to this that the bacteria are in an “aerosol state” (that is, they “fly out” as if you sprayed an aerosol on them) when you flush the toilet, then you have the perfect breeding ground for filling your cell phone bacteria. .
Now consider that the temperature of your mobile phone, which usually ranges from 30 to 45 degrees Celsius., may be an ideal place for bacteria to grow. Now add that your phone will likely be near your face several hours after you go to the toilet, and you have another risk factor for your health.
And if you absolutely can’t stop using your cell phone while having a bowel movement, try using disinfectant wipes that contain about 40% isopropyl alcohol.
Source: Digital Trends
