Bacteria, Hemorrhoids, and Numb Legs: The Dangers of Spending Too Much Time on the Toilet Using a Cell Phone

Scientific research indicates that excessive cell phone use in the bathroom is linked to anal injuries, circulation problems, clamping, and microbial contamination of the device. Although it seems like a harmless habit, it could affect health. Several studies published in recent years show clear connections between using cell phones during bowel movements and complications such as fissures and hemorrhoids, as well as dangers associated with the millions of microbes that move across the surface of these devices. Spending too much time moving around on the toilet is not harmless. One of the most significant discoveries comes from a study recently published in PLOS One. A group of 125 adults were examined by a gastroenterologist named Chethan Ramprasad during a colonoscopy and answered questions about cell phone use in the bathroom. "Reading has been used to calm the mind while defecating for many generations. We would like to see