Muhtemel açıklama, uzun süre oturmanın rektum çevresindeki damarlardaki basıncı artırması ve bunun da hemoroid oluşumuna katkıda bulunabilmesi. Küçük kapsamlı, gözlemsel bir araştırma. https://t.co/XTBpQqmxwp
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids.
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The discussions include comedic insights like the phrase 'social ’roid rage' and serious commentary about the medical implications of prolonged sitting while using smartphones. Users express disbelief and curiosity, with phrases like 'very bad news' suggesting they take the findings seriously while also finding humor in the context. The choice of vivid language and the blend of humor with factual commentary contribute to a dynamic sentiment surrounding the subject, indicating both engagement and concern.
The majority of discussions appear to align with the findings of the article, suggesting a consensus about the risks associated with smartphone use on the toilet.
There is a high level of curiosity, with many users eager to explore the implications of the research and share humorous reactions.
Numerous posts delve into the details of the study, reflecting a significant level of analysis and personal commentary.
Many participants perceive the exposure of these findings to have substantial implications for public health behavior.
Abstract in brief
- There is an increasing trend of smartphone use while on the toilet, with 66% of participants reporting this habit, leading to longer time spent on the toilet.
- A study involving 125 adult participants found that those who used smartphones had a significantly higher incidence of hemorrhoids compared to non-users, with a noted 46% increased risk when controlling for other factors.
- The most common activity performed by users was reading news, indicating that prolonged smartphone engagement may contribute to the development of hemorrhoids.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 83 (which is 66%) used their phones on the toilet. People who used their phones on the toilet were younger (around 55 years old) than those who didn't (around 62 years old). https://t.co/Szsbb60KwN
Very. Bad. News. Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids New study supports anecdotal claims about the risks of using a smartphone during toilet time. https://t.co/TNYkbDcduj https://t.co/zQFpRl9mch https://t.co/KOSs21sZRF
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
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Impact of Smartphone Use on Hemorrhoid Risk During Toilet Time
Are you guilty of scrolling on your phone while sitting on the toilet? A new study reveals that this common habit increases your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%. This video explores the shocking findings, the…
Smartphone Use on the Toilet and Hemorrhoid Risks
Chethan Ramprasad et al. explore the rising trend of smartphone use on the toilet. Their study reveals that 66% of participants engage in this habit, leading to prolonged toilet time and a 46% increased risk of…
Impact of Smartphone Use on Toilet Time and Hemorrhoid Risk
Recent research indicates a concerning trend: 66% of participants engage with smartphones while on the toilet, increasing their risk of hemorrhoids by 46%. This video explores the implications of prolonged toilet time…
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Smartphone Use on the Toilet Increases Hemorrhoid Risk by 46%
Using your smartphone on the toilet dramatically increases the risk of hemorrhoids by 46%, according to new research from PLOS One. The study indicates that prolonged toilet time due to smartphone engagement leads to…
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"There is an increased prevalence of hemorrhoids among people who use smartphones while sitting on the toilet." Number 2 study needed to replicate these findings. https://t.co/kPC0TLD3Ae
Uh oh! You’ve heard of social media on steroids. But this is taking social ’roid rage to a whole ’nother level! It’s not often one sees an academic paper with a title as unforgettable as: “Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids.” Less often still that one is https://t.co/GVwQZlpVyL
RT @rahall_jp:
4/4 ומה הסיכון?
@FaringForwards @yuanyi_z And it’ll give you a dose of the roids https://t.co/lQWurtrxiA
RT @metodologica_cl:
RT @OpenRead_HQ: @bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 8…
RT @OpenRead_HQ: @bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 8…
RT @OpenRead_HQ: @bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 8…
RT @OpenRead_HQ: @bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 8…
RT @OpenRead_HQ: @bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 8…
@bryan_johnson The paper behind it: Title: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids Out of 125 people, 83 (which is 66%) used their phones on the toilet. People who used their phones on the toilet were younger (around 55 years old) than those who didn't (around 62 years old). https://t.co/Szsbb60KwN
習慣在廁所使用智慧型手機者,罹患痔瘡的風險比未使用者高出46%。長時間坐在馬桶上、加上低頭滑手機的姿勢,可能導致肛門靜脈壓力不均,進而形成痔核。 #Smartphone use on the #toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids | PLOS One https://t.co/eO5yqEmHCd
SMARTPHONE ON THE #TOILET 46% HIGHER RISK HEMORRHOIDS – NEW STUDY https://t.co/C6Z3mWovT2 66% USE SMARTPHONES ON THE TOILET 5 X MORE LIKELY TO SPEND MORE THAN 5 MINUTES ON THE TOILET PHONE ITSELF DRIVING THE BEHAVIOUR STUDY BOLSTERS COMMON SENSE ADVICE https://t.co/6pMu5TS0ZZ https://t.co/mfumXJYUWV
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RT @DrGunerSonmez: Muhtemel açıklama, uzun süre oturmanın rektum çevresindeki damarlardaki basıncı artırması ve bunun da hemoroid oluşumuna…
RT @pash22: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
RT @pash22: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
Muhtemel açıklama, uzun süre oturmanın rektum çevresindeki damarlardaki basıncı artırması ve bunun da hemoroid oluşumuna katkıda bulunabilmesi. Küçük kapsamlı, gözlemsel bir araştırma. https://t.co/XTBpQqmxwp
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/TYJwGNyxyH
RT @pash22: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
RT @pash22: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
Ramprasad C, Wu C, Chang J, Rangan V, Iturrino J, Ballou S, Singh P, Lembo A, Nee J, Pasricha T. Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids. PLoS One. 2025 Sep 3;20(9):e0329983. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329983. PMID: 40901789; https://t.co/OwwOTn7RCj
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/YNtB7ZaD3M via @CRAMPRASAD et al https://t.co/irrkTQhX5h
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Here’s the paper btw https://t.co/aTBqbFtt6o
@GustavoFdz https://t.co/aTBqbFtt6o
Yet another hazard of "doing your own research". https://t.co/Fr2ZSbx9LM
RT @koenfucius: Better leave the smartphone at the door when visiting the toilet. Smartphone use on the toilet implies significantly longe…
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RT @metodologica_cl:
Os resultados deste estudo sugerem que há um aumento na prevalência de hemorroidas entre pessoas que usam smartphones enquanto estão sentadas no vaso sanitário. https://t.co/fpMD6veCc6
RT @metodologica_cl:
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/u8UbiAIpzK The study suggests that prolonged engagement with smartphones while using the toilet may be associated with an increased prevalence of hemorrhoids. https://t.co/IvYRc1W7UF
RT @glazou: Candidat de première catégorie pour les prochains igNobel ! https://t.co/TiCnaqLwgz
Candidat de première catégorie pour les prochains igNobel ! https://t.co/TiCnaqLwgz
Better leave the smartphone at the door when visiting the toilet. Smartphone use on the toilet implies significantly longer visits (37% stay >5 mins) and is associated with a 46% increased risk of haemorrhoids, research by Ramprasad et al suggests: https://t.co/nGRfX1NxGp https://t.co/zI477raRMP
RT @_MCRicardo_: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/7nTBr5uC41 @dronita_de @DHPSP
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RT @_MCRicardo_: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/7nTBr5uC41 @dronita_de @DHPSP
RT @_MCRicardo_: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/7nTBr5uC41 @dronita_de @DHPSP
RT @_MCRicardo_: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/7nTBr5uC41 @dronita_de @DHPSP
El uso del #teléfono inteligente en el #baño produce #hemorroides https://t.co/wxK3mvnHX1
RT @neostenshi: 【便所スマホで痔のリスク5割増し】トイレスマホで痔のリスクが約50%アップすることが分かりました
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RT @DegenRolf: Link: https://t.co/ASwLda90r3
【便所スマホで痔のリスク5割増し】トイレスマホで痔のリスクが約50%アップすることが分かりました
RT @EARL_med_tw:
Study links excessive smartphone scrolling while on the toilet with increased risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/w1QUcUazh9
SOURCE:- https://t.co/zohg686sUV
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids https://t.co/7nTBr5uC41 @dronita_de @DHPSP
RT @EARL_med_tw:
Source: https://t.co/TqEYjscTcN
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RT @gudmundson_per: "smartphone use on the toilet was associated with a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids" https://t.co/lpkD7paold
RT @gudmundson_per: "smartphone use on the toilet was associated with a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids" https://t.co/lpkD7paold
RT @microviolist: 스마트폰 사용자는 화장실에서 5분 넘게 있는 경우가 37.3%, 사용하지 않는 사람은 7.1%로 차이가 났는데, n수가 적고 설문에 의한 단면연구라서 일반화하긴 어렵고 인과관계로 확정지을 수 없다는 것이 한계. 아래…
"smartphone use on the toilet was associated with a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids" https://t.co/lpkD7paold
Open access link to new study in Plos1: Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids
Link: https://t.co/ASwLda90r3
스마트폰 사용자는 화장실에서 5분 넘게 있는 경우가 37.3%, 사용하지 않는 사람은 7.1%로 차이가 났는데, n수가 적고 설문에 의한 단면연구라서 일반화하긴 어렵고 인과관계로 확정지을 수 없다는 것이 한계. 아래는 논문링크. https://t.co/gt9RZEAOKo
@PLOSONE More @medscape here: https://t.co/TFhy9hMlQV And the article itself is here: https://t.co/X4eaDa27Ov
RT @benryanwriter: Very. Bad. News. Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids New study supports anecdotal claim…
RT @benryanwriter: Very. Bad. News. Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids New study supports anecdotal claim…
Very. Bad. News. Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids New study supports anecdotal claims about the risks of using a smartphone during toilet time. https://t.co/TNYkbDcduj https://t.co/zQFpRl9mch https://t.co/KOSs21sZRF