Scrolling on the toilet could raise your risk of hemorrhoids, a new study finds

If you’re someone who sneaks off to the bathroom for a little phone time, you could be upping your odds of developing hemorrhoids.

A recent survey suggests Americans spend two full days a year scrolling on the toilet. Now, new research shows that people who bring their phone to scroll social media are 46% more likely to get hemorrhoids than those who don’t.

Hemorrhoids—swollen veins in the lower rectum that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding—are often linked to straining. But lingering on the toilet itself has now been identified as a bigger risk. Research published last week found phone users spend five times longer on the toilet, which increases pressure on anal tissue and raises the likelihood of haemorrhoids. About 54% of respondents reported reading the news, while 44% scrolled s