4 mistakes when going to the toilet that many people make, can cause sudden death at any time

1. Time spent in the toilet is too long

The best time to defecate is about 3 minutes. However, since the advent of smartphones, the time it takes to go to the toilet quickly or slowly depends on the length of the TV series or the time of the game being played... But few people know that the longer you sit on the toilet, the more harmful it is to your health.

Phones are the culprit in increasing toilet time

Defecation is the process of “excreting feces”, which means the body continuously uses pressure to “push” feces out, and this process also puts pressure on the intestines. Therefore, long periods of defecation increase the risk of diseases such as hemorrhoids, rectal mucosal dilation, uterine prolapse, etc. If you want to have a healthy body, no matter books, newspapers, mobile phones, tablets, etc., you should not bring them into the bathroom.

2. Using too much force when going to the toilet

Using too much force when going to the toilet actually has no health benefits. Because trying to use all your strength when going to the toilet will cause the related muscles to contract strongly, not only causing increased pressure in the abdomen, but also continuously increasing blood pressure which can lead to cerebral hemorrhage, the heart muscle consumes a lot of oxygen causing angina, myocardial infarction and severe arrhythmia. These phenomena can all cause sudden death.

Straining too hard during bowel movements increases the risk of sudden death.

Over-straining during bowel movements can easily lead to anal fissures, especially in people who often suffer from constipation. Instead of trying to push hard, people with severe constipation should try to change their lifestyle, drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and go to the toilet every day. If there is no improvement, it is best to see a doctor for advice on supportive medication.

3. Cleaning in the wrong direction

Do you think that using toilet paper or towels to clean up after using the toilet is clean? In fact, it may be clean but it also increases the risk if you use it incorrectly.

Many people still do not know how to clean properly after using the toilet.

Many people have the habit of wiping from back to front, and surprisingly, this is a big mistake. Always wipe from front to back when using the toilet. Wiping from back to front can carry bacteria from the rectum to the urethra and increase the risk of vaginal and urinary tract infections.

This is especially important for women because the distance between the anus and urethra is very short, so bacteria can easily enter the bladder and cause urinary tract infections.

4. After defecation, wash your hands quickly.

There is a saying that you must wash your hands before eating and after going to the toilet. Although this is often said, many people are reluctant to do it or wash their hands carelessly. This is very dangerous because it poses many risks to the body. Therefore, if you want to have a healthy body, after going to the toilet, you need to wash your hands thoroughly and cleanly to avoid bacteria from entering the body.

Wash your hands properly to avoid disease-causing bacteria

Correct hand washing steps:

- Step 1: Wet both palms with water, take soap into palms. Rub both palms together.

- Step 2: Rub the palm of one hand against the back of the other hand and vice versa.

- Step 3: Rub your palms together, rubbing your fingers firmly between your fingers.

- Step 4: Rub the back of one finger against the palm of the other hand and vice versa (the back of the hand should fit the palm).

- Step 5: Rub the thumb of one hand into the palm of the other hand and vice versa (palm covers the thumb).

- Step 6: Rub the fingertips of one hand into the palm of the other hand and vice versa. Rinse hands under running water up to the wrists and dry hands.

Hand washing time is at least 30 seconds, time is not enough, cleaning effect is not good.