How many minutes can you safely sit on the toilet – the doctor's answer will surprise many – Health

Experts warn that sitting on the toilet for a long time can be harmful to health, Sports.kz reports with reference to Fakty.com.ua.

“Doctors warn: don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, you’ll develop some kind of disease,” the article is headlined.

Dr. Lai Xue, a colorectal surgeon from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, even points out what diseases are really threatening in this case – hemorrhoids, weakening of the pelvic muscles, poor circulation.

Risk of rectal prolapse

Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time can also increase the risk of rectal prolapse, which is when the rectum, part of the large intestine, slips down and protrudes out of the anus.

To avoid spending too much time on the toilet, the surgeon advises that you and your family members should not take…