India, April 20 -- Do you scroll on your phone while on the toilet? Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, posted an Instagram post on April 20, 2025, warning against it. He also listed five tips on 'how to prevent hemorrhoids on the toilet'. Also read | Haemorrhoids or piles: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

He shared a video of his apathetic reaction and wrote, "My patient when they tell me they spend extra time on the toilet on their phone; but I tell them this can cause hemorrhoids because of prolonged pressure on rectal veins, making them swell and increasing your risk."

Dr Sood then listed ways to 'prevent hemorrhoids (piles) on the toilet', writing:

1. Limit time to 5-10 minut...