Stomach doctor warns people to never use their phone while on the toilet - here's why

Dr Sethi is a stomach doctor who studied at Harvard and Stanford

A doctor is warning people to avoid going on their phones while on the toilet. If you often find yourself scrolling through your phone while doing your business, it might be time to find something else to take with you, like a book or even a newspaper.

Taking to TikTok to voice his warning, Dr Sethi, a gastroenterologist, shared a video explaining all. In the clip, he goes into depth as to why we should stop using our phones on the toilet.

He says while it may "seem harmless to scroll through your social media feed or answer some emails", it could have "some serious consequences."

The health expert added: "First, using your phone while doing a number two can lead to prolonged sitting on the toilet which can cause strain and pressure on your rectum and anus.

"This can lead to issues such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures and even rectal prolapse." He continued: "Another issue is that it can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Studies have found that an average smartphone is dirtier than a public toilet seat."

Offering advice in case you simply cannot be away from your phone for that long, Dr Sethi suggested: "At least have a disinfectant wipe around to clean the phone after you’re done with the business".

Social media users rushed to the comments section to give their thoughts. Vaibhavvaibhav wrote: "Me watching this video, from toilet commode".

Mawunyo said: "THANK you so much." Mohdahmad9118 commented: "Thanks, I won’t do anymore". Dghfrgh asked: "Oh wow they teach that in med school now?"

This isn't the only bad habit that people might need to break. A study by Dreams recently found that working from home could be affecting your health with the rise in the number of people working from their bed.

Working in bed might seem to be the most comfortable option however it can lead to a number of risks including a disturbed sleep, poor hygiene, reduced productivity and poor support.

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