Many Americans wear shapewear under their clothes in order to achieve a smooth and sleek figure. Doctors are learning that sometimes this shapewear can be harmful. This is because the undergarments squish the stomach, colon, and intestines. One doctor told The Huffington Post that the shapewear can hurt women. The super-snug body shapers tend to compress the wearer's colon, stomach, and intestines. One gastroenterologist says that the tightfitting body suits are known to cause digestive difficulties.
Shapewear has been credited with causing acid reflux disease, heartburn, bloating, stomach pains, and gas problems. The shapewear doesn't work unless it is super tight. Some physicians believe that the restrictive clothing can result in erosive esophagitis, organ damage or bladder infections. Some women have also suffered blood clots from the undergarments. Those who have a predisposition to blood clots are particularly vulnerable.
Those who wear the compressing underwear are at risk to irritable bowel syndrome and functional bowel disorders. This is because the digestive system needs food to continue moving along the track. Sometimes, the restrictive shapewear can stifle the digestion process. This is part of the reason that many individuals will unbutton their jeans after a large meal.
Doctors say that wearing Spanx or another tight-fitting undergarment on a special occasion is fine. Habitual use of this product is what causes the tragic internal injuries. A chiropractor weighed in on the discussion posted on the Huffington Post, explaining that the shapewear can leave women with excessive pressure on their bladder. If an individual postpones urinating with this pressure, it can cause stress incontinence.
Sitting in Spanx for a length amount of time is proven to cause pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs. Women can also suffer from meralgia paresthetica, which occurs when pressure is put on a nerve in the thigh. Researchers discovered that the tight-fitting clothes can trap moisture, increasing the wearer's chance of a bacterial infection or yeast infection. Sometimes, the infections can lead to folliculitis. This is an infection which occurs when bacteria is trapped in the hair follicles. While folliculitis can typically be treated with a topical medication, recurring infections can cause complications and may become serious.
Spanx have been on the market for years and the problems with these undergarments are just now coming to light. You may have suffered severe internal injuries or complications, and may just now realize that those ailments may be a result of Spanx. If you have suffered blood clots, digestive complications, stress urinary incontinence, bladder infections, yeast infections, bacterial infections, or another complication as the result of this clothing, don't hesitate to contact a local personal injury attorney to assist you today.
With so many women concerned about smoothing their shape, Spanx and similar products are very popular in the United States. These new findings may kickstart lawsuits against Spanx and similar companies. If you want more information about this, or would like to seek compensation, it is best to gather evidence of your medical condition from your doctor and then bring this to an attorney to discuss your options in a consultation. Doctors can also help you find a shapewear that actually fits you and will not be uncomfortable if you are forced to wear it on a special occasion. Don't hesitate to call an attorney if you want more information about Spanx-induced illnesses and conditions.