Dr. Zion Ko Lamm, MD, asked Dr. Kevin Lamm, a gastroenterologist, in an Instagram video posted on April 22, to divulge the "one thing they would never do as a gastroenterologist," and it has to do with a really prevalent poop-tivity that most of us engage in. Let's see what it is.

"Never use your phone while seated on the toilet."

Bringing our phones into the bathroom has become commonplace in recent years. However, did you know that you are really hurting your body for a few minutes of pleasure? Dr. Kevin responded that he would "never sit on the toilet with a phone" when asked to name the one thing he would never do as a gastroenterologist. "You have the urge to go, be done, get out of there," he continued.

What is the maximum number of minutes you should be sitting on the toilet?

As for the maximum number of minutes one should be spending on the toilet seat, Dr Kevin said that it shouldn't be more than ‘5 minutes’. “Get in and get out,” he added.

Why you shouldn't spend a long time on the toilet seat

Several studies have shown that sitting on the toilet seat for prolonged periods can be harmful. Apart from hygiene issues, considering your phone is in the same environment where you pee and poop, it can also lead to haemorrhoids. A 2018 study found that prolonged sitting on toilet seats involves a potential risk for pressure injury (PrI) development, the extent of which is affected by the seat design. The amount of time you spend on the toilet leads to increased strain on your rectum and anus. 

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