Digital devices are indispensable in the daily life of modern people. This series was planned to ‘log out’ from various diseases caused by digital devices and media. We deliver fruitful information to keep you healthy in a daily life obsessed with digital devices.
There is a story from old times that you need to focus on going to the toilet in the bathroom to be healthy. This is because reading books or newspapers distracts concentration, and as the time spent sitting on the toilet increases, anal health deteriorates. By the way, there are more modern people who sit on the toilet for a long time recently. This is because more and more people suffer from the so-called ‘smart phone toilet syndrome’, which makes it difficult to go to the bathroom without a smartphone.
More and more people are suffering from smartphone toilet syndrome｜Source: Getty Image Bank
A spell to call hemorrhoids…’I have to see one more’
If you focus on your smartphone, such as searching and watching videos, it is not uncommon for you to spend 10 minutes sitting on the toilet. I spend more time sitting on the toilet thinking ‘I have to watch one more thing’ or ‘I have to watch this one more’. By the way, these thoughts are like a spell that calls ‘hemorrhoids’. This is because if you sit on the toilet for a long time, blood rushes to the anus, which has a lot of blood vessels, and causes ‘hemorrhoids’.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels protruding around the anal mucosa, and they occur when blood vessels and mucosal tissues distributed in the anus swell and stretch for various reasons. Hemorrhoids are divided into internal and external hemorrhoids according to their location. Internal hemorrhoids refer to cases in which the hemorrhoidal tissue protrudes out of the anus, and external hemorrhoids refer to cases in which the hemorrhoidal tissue outside the anus swells up and feels like a lump.
Hemorrhoids, ‘this’ person should be especially careful
People with risk factors that increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids should be especially vigilant of the habit of sitting on the toilet for a long time. A typical risk factor for hemorrhoids is the habit of exerting excessive force when defecation due to constipation or diarrhea. In addition, people who enjoy drinking alcohol may develop or worsen hemorrhoids as the blood vessels in the anus expand.
In women, the incidence of hemorrhoids increases after pregnancy and delivery. This is because intra-abdominal pressure increases with the weight of the fetus and blood vessels dilate due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. In addition, hemorrhoids can occur as excessive force is applied to the blood vessels around the anus during childbirth. In addition, △anatomical abnormalities of the anus △eating habits lacking in dietary fiber △long-time sitting or standing activities △heavy lifting activities also increase the risk of hemorrhoids, so be wary of the habit of sitting on the toilet for a long time.
If you have any doubts, don’t delay and go to the hospital.
Hemorrhoids can be treated more easily when treatment is started at an early stage, and incarceration that can occur as a complication can be effectively prevented. Therefore, if you suspect hemorrhoids, we recommend that you do not hesitate to seek medical attention. Symptoms that may suggest hemorrhoids include:
How to self-diagnose hemorrhoids｜Source: Haidak
In particular, it is important to receive an accurate examination and examination when symptoms of blood appearing on toilet paper, toilet, stool, etc. after defecation. This is because it can also appear in digestive diseases such as rectal cancer. Most hemorrhoids can be diagnosed through a digital rectal examination, and if it is necessary to differentiate from other diseases, an anoscope, colonoscopy, etc. can be performed.
So, what kind of treatment will be carried out when hemorrhoids are diagnosed? Director Choi Byung-seo, a surgical consultant at Haidak, says that treatment methods vary depending on the severity of hemorrhoids. Director Choi explained, “Stage 1 and 2 hemorrhoids can be easily managed with non-surgical methods such as hot water baths and drug treatment, but surgery is required if they progress beyond the 3rd stage.” He continued, “The more severe the hemorrhoids, the greater the pain after surgery and the longer the recovery period, so it is better to have surgery before it is too late.” For reference, stage 3 or higher refers to a condition in which the hemorrhoidal tissue does not spontaneously enter after coming out of the anus.
How to prevent hemorrhoids while watching a smartphone?
It’s best not to take your smartphone with you when you go to the bathroom. However, if you can’t stand the boring time without your smartphone, you should be careful not to prolong the time. The shorter the time you sit on the toilet, the better, and it is best not to exceed 5-7 minutes at most. To keep time, you can also set an alarm on your smartphone. In addition, after having a bowel movement, it is helpful to prevent hemorrhoids by carefully wiping the stool so that stool is not stuck between the folds, and washing the anus in running water or taking a sitz bath after going out.
Help = Haidaq Counseling Doctor Choi Byeong-seo (Surgical Specialist at Bomnal Medical Clinic)
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2023-07-13 07:00:00
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