Sitting in the same position for so long can impact blood circulation in your lower extremities, especially if you’re leaning forward or with your elbows resting on your knees. This bad habit can make contributions to the formation of varicose veins or cause a numbness or tingling sensation in the legs.

Bad bowel habits

By sitting too long in the toilet waiting for a bowel movement, the bowel’s natural reflex is disrupted, which can lead to chronic constipation. This occurs because of the fact that the bowel begins to become out of sync with the regular habit of bowel movements, making it increasingly difficult and painful.

Increased exposure to bacteria

Though bathrooms are cleaned frequently, they are spaces where many bacteria and germs accumulate. Staying longer than necessary in this environment increases exposure to microorganisms that can lead to infections on the skin, respiratory tract or even in open wounds.

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