Miguel Assal, first aid expert: "Using your cell phone on the toilet increases the risk of hemorrhoids."

First aid expert Miguel Assal has shared a highly-resonant warning on social media: " Using your phone on the toilet increases your risk of hemorrhoids." In a video with his characteristically informative and humorous tone, the professional explains that this widespread habit increases the likelihood of developing hemorrhoids by up to 46% , according to a recent study that links sitting time with pressure on the veins in the anal area.

Assal emphasizes that the problem isn't the phone, but rather the prolonged time spent sitting on the toilet . Leaning forward for more than ten minutes exerts additional pressure that compresses the veins in the anal canal , causing them to dilate and swell, similar to a varicose vein. This prolonged posture promotes discomfort, itching, and bleeding , common symptoms of hemorrhoids .

The popularizer adds that by holding the body in that position, the pelvic floor loses support and the veins distend more easily . " Tit-shaped veins that want to poke out to see the world ," he quips, graphically describing the process. He also warns that excessive relaxation while using a cell phone in the bathroom contributes to worsening circulation and aggravating venous pressure in the anal area .

For this reason, Miguel Assal recommends leaving your phone outside the bathroom and limiting your time there to the bare minimum . “ When you eat, you eat, and when you defecate, you defecate, ” he concludes, insisting that using your phone on the toilet, although seemingly harmless, can have a direct impact on anal health . His message has rekindled the debate about everyday habits that harm the body without us even realizing it.