What kind of toilet is good for health?

Squatting helps the anorectal angle to be widened, making it easier to pass stool, but can cause an increase in blood pressure.

According to Regular News, whether using a sitting or squatting toilet is more effective and healthier is always a controversial issue. Many offices inMelbourne,Australia has decided to install squat toilets to accommodate its increasingly diverse workforce, coming from many countries.

The first squat and flush toilets were invented in the late 16th century by John Harington. In the 19th century,Squat toilets with many convenient features are widely used.In the West and developed countries, squat toilets are still more popular than in other areas.

Squatting makes it easier to pass stool. Photo: nicoday.

According to experts, the process of defecation and the passage of feces through bowel movements is very complicated. During defecation, the anorectal angle will expand. The squatting position helps this angle expand more, making it easier to pass feces through the anus.

Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the differences between squatting and sitting. Twenty-eight healthy volunteers were asked to record their bowel movements. They sat in various positions and at different heights and timed their movements. The results showed that defecating in the squatting position was easier than in the sitting position.

Long-term difficulty in defecation can cause chronic anal fissures. Squat toilets are considered helpful for people with constipation. However, other factors such as diet, water intake, exercise, medication... play an important role.There is no evidence that squatting can prevent or cure hemorrhoids.

Special toilet seats and footrests allow for hip flexion and leg elevation. Photo: nicoday.

Doctors also warn that squatting when going to the toilet is not without risks.It has been shown to cause a small increase in blood pressure in both healthy and hypertensive patients. Therefore, if you are using a seated toilet and want to get some of the benefits of squatting, you may want to use a special toilet seat and footrest that allows you to bend at the hips and elevate your legs.

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