According to Health Central, the acid reflux brought on by shapewear has also been linked to injury in the esophagus or as it's medically known, erosive esophagitis. Richard Bricknell, director at the Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic in England, told The Daily Mail that wearing shapewear can lead to panic attacks , hyperventilation, and even stress incontinence due to the pressure on your stomach and displacing of your diaphragm.
Or as he put it, "By artificially holding in your stomach, control pants prevent your diaphragm from descending fully while breathing, which can lead to hyperventilation, panic attacks, and stress incontinence.
In the same Daily Mail article, Bricknell went on to explain how shapewear can affect those with pre-existing stomach issues , such as acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.
He warned those who suffer from these conditions against wearing tight clothing in general. Worn day in, day out, there could be very real health risks," he told the publication. The debate about waist trainers destroying your organs has been in the public eye as of late, but the same can allegedly be said of the shapewear that we've accepted as part of the fashion industry for years.
Gastroenterologist Dr. John Kuemmerle spoke to the Huffington Post about the problems shapewear can yield, telling the publication, "[Shapewear] leaves your stomach, intestine, and colon compressed, which [ Restrictive clothing can also provoke erosive esophagitis. Although I've already covered how bad erosive esophagitis can be, I think knowing that shapewear is actually compressing our organs deserves its own shout-out.
The Huffington Post also spoke to chiropractor Dr. So, in between this time body shapers help you slip into your desired body hugging outfits. They are a temporary but surely the best solution until your dieting shows result. Bra Panties Nightwear Clothing. What does the Body Shaper Actually Do? About Latest Posts. Kusum Manral Content Writer at Clovia. Lingerie Top Homewear from Clovia. Best Bikini Panties in All Rights Reserved. Ladies, we all know the marvels achievable with shapewear — those slimming, stretchy undergarments that can help you go down a dress size and make your body seem smaller and firmer.
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Unlike Victorian-era corsets, with their tight lacings and metal panels, modern-day shapewear is not going to permanently narrow your ribcage or relocate your organs.
But worn with some common sense, these little miracle workers are perfectly safe she says, offering these tips. The most likely problem you might encounter with shapewear is skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin and you wear the garment for long periods.
An allergic reaction to the chemicals that give the garments their stretch could be the culprit. With an irritation or allergy, the skin becomes chafed and may turn red or itchy — and could eventually become infected. If shapewear is irritating your skin, take a break from wearing the garment until your skin clears up, then try another brand or a larger size, Dr. Wakim-Fleming says. And of course, keep your body-slimmer clean with frequent laundering.
Make sure you are getting the right size when you purchase shapewear — or any type of clothing for that matter, Dr.
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