Gut expert Dr Megan Rossi issues 'think again' warning over 'harmless' loo habit View Image

An expert in gut health has issued a warning over a common toilet habit that could actually be doing you far more harm than you realise. Dr Megan Rossi has become a well-known figure as she often discusses gut health with her 577,000 followers on Instagram.

She warned that spending too much time sitting on the toilet, whether you are reading a book or scrolling through your phone, is not good for you. She said that anything longer than 10 minutes 'messes with your gut'.

She said that it risks causing haemorrhoids, pelvic floor pressure, and even bowel 'confusion'. In a video on social media, she explained: "If you think scrolling in the loo is harmless, then think again. Here are three reasons

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