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Too much time spent in the toilet can harm a person's health, doctors remind.
Do not spend too much time in the toilet, sitting on the toilet should not take more than a few minutes. Neglecting this rule threatens the development of hemorrhoidal nodes in the intestines - this is what the British doctor Ellie Cannon warns.
“There is a certain amount of time that you should not exceed. Do not sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes," the doctor recommends.
Ellie Cannon states that sitting on the toilet for too long creates excessive pressure in the rectal area, contributes to excessive tension of the intestinal walls. The consequence of this can be the formation of hemorrhoidal nodes, which are formed due to the expansion of veins in the vascular plexuses of the rectum. Such formations can be both in the intestines and fall out, while they affect not only the well-being, but also the quality of life of a person.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids:
- Traces of bright red blood after defecation.
- Itching in the anus.
- A feeling that the intestines are not emptied completely, despite visiting the toilet.
- Mucus in the rectal area.
- Visible lumps around the anus.
- Pain.
Most often, hemorrhoids go away on their own, but if their symptoms last longer than 7 days, or their occurrence recurs periodically, you must consult a therapist.
Prevention. To prevent the problem of hemorrhoids, the doctor recommends drinking a lot of water and fiber, regular moderate physical exercises, and reducing the amount of alcohol and caffeine consumed.
You should also avoid too much wiping after emptying, do not tolerate bowel urges to defecate, and do not strain too much in the toilet.
