Why Scrolling on the Toilet for 15 Minutes Damages Your Veins: What a Proctologist Wants You to Know

Why Scrolling on the Toilet for 15 Minutes Damages Your Veins: What a Proctologist Wants You to Know

A groundbreaking Harvard Medical School study found that scrolling on your phone while on the toilet increases your hemorrhoid risk by 46%. Researchers discovered it’s not straining that’s the problem—it’s the prolonged pressure and hunched posture that causes blood to pool in rectal veins. Here’s what proctologists say you need to know to protect yourself.