Prolonged Smartphone Use on Toilet Leads to Hemorrhoids, Doctor Reminds to 'Finish Quickly'
Prolonged smartphone use on the toilet is linked to hemorrhoids, with a recent increase in teenage patients. Doctors advise 'finishing quickly' during bowel movements and highlight new treatments like laser hemorrhoid ablation surgery.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 11th) Chiu Hsi-hsiung, director of colorectal surgery at Taichung Cheng Ching Hospital, Chung Kang Branch, said that in recent years, the age of hemorrhoid patients has dropped to teenagers. If one has a habit of using a smartphone or reading newspapers while on the toilet, blood circulation in the anus worsens, making hemorrhoids more likely. He advises to "finish quickly" when having a bowel movement.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung stated in a press release today that prolonged and intermittent straining during bowel movements can cause venous congestion in the anus, leading to varicose veins and easily forming hemorrhoids. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of young patients aged 17-18 in outpatient clinics, urging the public to "finish quickly" when having a bowel movement.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung said that most hemorrhoids are asymptomatic, while some manifest as bleeding, pain, anal itching, or a foreign body sensation in the anus (a piece of flesh protruding). Mild cases can be treated with warm water soaks or topical medication, while severe cases require surgical treatment.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung cited a 31-year-old patient as an example. The patient had a habit of using a smartphone on the toilet and suffered from hemorrhoids for many years. After giving birth to her second child, her hemorrhoids worsened. Initially, she delayed seeking medical attention due to embarrassment and fear of surgery. Although she chose the simplest "hemorrhoid rubber band ligation surgery," the process was extremely painful and recovery was slow, making her more fearful of subsequent treatments.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung said that the patient learned about laser hemorrhoid ablation surgery, which, unlike traditional surgery, does not require tedious warm water sitz baths after the operation, making self-care after surgery very convenient. The biggest advantage is that it does not damage the anal sphincter or intestinal mucosa. This encouraged her to accept the treatment. After an outpatient examination, it was found that the patient had severe internal and external hemorrhoids. After the surgery, she only took 3 days off and returned to work on the 4th day, with almost no impact on her life. (Edited by Li Ming-tsung) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 11th) Chiu Hsi-hsiung, director of colorectal surgery at Taichung Cheng Ching Hospital, Chung Kang Branch, said that in recent years, the age of hemorrhoid patients has dropped to teenagers. If one has a habit of using a smartphone or reading newspapers while on the toilet, blood circulation in the anus worsens, making hemorrhoids more likely. He advises to "finish quickly" when having a bowel movement.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung stated in a press release today that prolonged and intermittent straining during bowel movements can cause venous congestion in the anus, leading to varicose veins and easily forming hemorrhoids. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of young patients aged 17-18 in outpatient clinics, urging the public to "finish quickly" when having a bowel movement.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung said that most hemorrhoids are asymptomatic, while some manifest as bleeding, pain, anal itching, or a foreign body sensation in the anus (a piece of flesh protruding). Mild cases can be treated with warm water soaks or topical medication, while severe cases require surgical treatment.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung cited a 31-year-old patient as an example. The patient had a habit of using a smartphone on the toilet and suffered from hemorrhoids for many years. After giving birth to her second child, her hemorrhoids worsened. Initially, she delayed seeking medical attention due to embarrassment and fear of surgery. Although she chose the simplest "hemorrhoid rubber band ligation surgery," the process was extremely painful and recovery was slow, making her more fearful of subsequent treatments.
Chiu Hsi-hsiung said that the patient learned about laser hemorrhoid ablation surgery, which, unlike traditional surgery, does not require tedious warm water sitz baths after the operation, making self-care after surgery very convenient. The biggest advantage is that it does not damage the anal sphincter or intestinal mucosa. This encouraged her to accept the treatment. After an outpatient examination, it was found that the patient had severe internal and external hemorrhoids. After the surgery, she only took 3 days off and returned to work on the 4th day, with almost no impact on her life. (Edited by Li Ming-tsung) 1150511
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