Doctors warn against prolonged toilet time due to health risks
New Delhi: Health experts are urging the public to limit time spent on the toilet, cautioning that prolonged sessions can lead to health issues such as haemorrhoids and weakened pelvic muscles. With many individuals using their phones in the bathroom, what begins as a quick break can easily extend into 15 minutes of scrolling.
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Lai Xue from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reported seeing a pattern of bathroom-related health complaints among patients. He noted that sitting on a toilet seat places the body in a vulnerable position, increasing the strain on the pelvic floor and potentially leading to conditions like rectal prolapse.
The design of the toilet seat and the seated position can impair blood flow from the rectum, causing swollen blood vessels and heightened risk of haemorrhoids. Dr. Farah Monzur, an assistant professor at Stony Brook Medicine, advised limiting bathroom time and keeping distractions like phones out of the bathroom to avoid unintentional straining.
Additionally, Dr. Lance Uradomo, an interventional gastroenterologist at City of Hope Orange County, recommended keeping toilet sessions brief, suggesting individuals adopt a "quick approach" and avoid making bathroom visits a prolonged activity.
For those experiencing constipation, Dr. Xue suggested alternatives such as gentle movement, adequate hydration, and a high-fibre diet. Extended toilet sessions may also indicate underlying health conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or even colon cancer, if constipation persists for more than three weeks.
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UP man dies by suicide in Bengaluru, leaving behind 24 page death note
Bengaluru, Dec 9: A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh died by hanging himself from the ceiling at his residence on Monday, police said.
Atul Subhash, who worked in a private firm in Bengaluru, left behind a 24-page death note alleging harassment by his wife and her relatives, they added.
The incident occurred in the Manjunath Layout area, which falls under the Marathahalli police station limits, police said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Subhash had been facing marital discord with his wife, and she had registered a case against him in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said.
He also sent his death note via email to several people and shared it with a WhatsApp group of an NGO he was associated with, the officer said.
According to the police, Subhash hung a placard in his house that read "Justice is due".
Before taking the extreme step, he allegedly pasted important details on a cupboard, including information about his death note, vehicle keys, and a list of tasks he had completed and those still pending, the officer said.
"A case will be registered in connection with the death once his family files a complaint. A detailed investigation is underway," he added.
