Jan 24, 2025, 09:25 PM IST

5 health risks of using phone in bathroom 

Meemansa Shekhawat

Do you use your phone in the bathroom? Well, here are five health risks associated with the same. 

1. Your phone can catch harmful bacteria present in the bathroom, which can further cause several illnesses.

2. Spending too much time on the phone, while being on the toilet seat, can cause itching, bleeding and pain.

3. Using phone in the toilet disturbs your body posture, causing neck and back pain.

4. Using phone in the bathroom can lead to a delay in the bowel movements, causing constipation.

5. If the habit persist, it can lead to avoidance that is often associated with mental health issues.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports.