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.