Did someone's parents forbid them to sit on the toilet for a long time when they were a child? We realize that the info is somewhat personal, so we don't expect a specific answer from you😁 However, we want to say that parental advice does make sense. The fact is that excessive effort in the process of defecation leads to a strong increase in pressure inside the intestine. If fecal defecation is difficult, it can lead to the appearance of diverticula - bulges in the wall of the organ☝🏻 The danger of this pathology is that an inflammatory process occurs in place of this "protruding" area. And it can lead to damage to the intestinal wall and the development of peritonitis as a consequence. As you may know, peritonitis is an extremely dangerous condition that requires emergency surgery. So, yeah. Take your parents' advice - don't stay in the bathroom for too long😅