Did you know that if you sit on the toilet for a long time while using your phone, you may increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids?

Symptoms of hemorrhoids may include bleeding during bowel movements and a feeling of a lump near the anal area. If you develop hemorrhoids, these are some of the possible symptoms.

So, if you want to prevent hemorrhoids, it is important to first understand how this condition develops.

How do hemorrhoids develop?

Hemorrhoids occur when the tissues at the end of the rectum become swollen and may protrude out of the anal opening.

The risk of this happening increases when there is increased pressure inside the abdominal cavity.

If you have constipation—meaning your stools are hard and difficult to pass—this can increase abdominal pressure.

In such cases, straining during bowel movements and spending a long time sitting on the toilet can lead to hemorrhoids.

Therefore, controlling constipation is very important in preventing hemorrhoids.

Some things you can do for this include:

• Increasing fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, and grains
• Drinking plenty of water
• Reducing excessive straining during bowel movements. It is important to go to the toilet only when you feel the natural urge.

As mentioned earlier, sitting on the toilet for a long time while using your phone can lead to unconscious straining, increasing the risk of hemorrhoids.

If you have constipation, it is also important to seek medical care early. This can help identify and manage underlying causes such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or high calcium levels.

In addition, for people with constipation, doctors may prescribe laxatives under medical supervision to make bowel movements easier.

Apart from constipation, other conditions that increase abdominal pressure—such as obesity—can also contribute to hemorrhoids.

Therefore, reducing excess body weight can also help prevent hemorrhoids.

If these risk factors are controlled early, preventing hemorrhoids becomes easier. Also, if medical treatment is sought at an early stage, it can help prevent the condition from worsening as well as reduce the chance of recurrence.