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Dr Sethi said many people
believe using their smartphone in the toilet is
. He listed several
that could arise while checking your emails on the
. One is that it can damage the "toilet areas" of your
. Using a smartphone results in sitting on the toilet for longer
of time. This puts extra pressure on our "tubes" and can make people's veins swell up. Another potential
comes from micro-organisms and germs. Dr Sethi warned that using your phone in the loo can, "make your
a "breeding ground for
". He added: "The average smartphone is
than a public toilet seat, so try avoiding scrolling while using the toilet."