Why you shouldn’t use your mobile phone while using the bathroom

Many people have the habit of bringing their phones into the bathroom, but they are unaware of the numerous risks involved.

Mobile phones have become a true "companion" in many people's lives. Some feel anxious when they have to be away from their phone for even a few hours.

Some people even take their phones into the bathroom with them. Here are five common dangers of using your phone while using the bathroom, according to The Paper.

Hemorrhoids

Using your phone in the bathroom can prolong the time you spend on the toilet, making you sit for longer periods, which causes blockage in the anus. Sitting too long in a toilet position can cause the rectal veins to stretch, leading to hemorrhoids or other conditions like rectal mucosa tears.

Numb legs

Sitting on the toilet for too long can cause blood to flow downward, depriving the brain of enough blood supply. Many people feel dizzy when they suddenly stand up. Furthermore, the lack of oxygen supplied to cells can lead to numbness in the legs.

Dropping your phone

When you bring your phone into the bathroom, there will be times when you become distracted, and the phone slips from your hands, falling into the toilet. Retrieving your phone from the toilet is not an easy task, and your phone is likely to be damaged.