Doctors warn: Because of this mistake on the toilet, you risk painful and unpleasant hemorrhoids

Gastroenterologists are issuing a warning about a common habit that significantly contributes to the development of painful hemorrhoids: spending too much time on the toilet.

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Hemorrhoids are enlarged blood vessels in the lower rectum and anus. While we all have these blood vessels, they only become symptomatic when they enlarge or become inflamed, which can happen due to several factors.

The practice, often extended by reading or scrolling through smartphones, leads to increased blood accumulation in the lower body. This pooling effect raises pressure within the veins in the anus and lower rectum, causing them to swell and become inflamed. Experts emphasize that while hemorrhoids are treatable, this specific behavior exacerbates the condition.

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One of the common causes is precisely prolonged sitting on the toilet seat. This is because, as we sit on the seat, blood accumulates in the lowest part of the body and causes increased pressure in the blood vessels of the anus, leading to the formation of hemorrhoids.

Doctors advise that the ideal time spent on the toilet should be brief, ideally no more than ten to fifteen minutes. They also caution against straining, as this action further increases pressure on the anorectal blood vessels. Instead, individuals should go when they feel the urge and avoid prolonged sitting if immediate relief isn't achieved.

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Trying to 'force' a bowel movement also increases pressure in the anorectal blood vessels and is another common cause of hemorrhoids.

This advice aims to mitigate the risk associated with modern habits that extend bathroom visits, promoting better digestive health by reducing unnecessary stress on the body's vascular system in the rectal area.

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Generally, I would recommend that you try to limit the time spent on bowel movements to a maximum of ten to fifteen minutes to reduce the risk of hemorrhoids.