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Shapewear might help you look better but it could make you feel bad

Posted at 8:56 AM, Dec 11, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-11 11:56:40-05

Most women wear it. Shapewear has become a wardrobe staple for the young and old, skinny and overweight.

But, doctors are now saying that shapewear could cause problems for the women who wear it.

Problems include acid reflux. In addition, shapewear can making bloating and gas worse.

Dr. Stephen New with the Rose Medical Center says that women should limit the amount of time they wear shapewear and not wear shapewear that is very tight.