bloating, constipating and diarrhea can be common. IBS is a common condition, which affects the large intestine causing various uncomfortable symptoms and even food intolerances.
Women on TikTok are now attempting to normalise living with the stomach condition, with viral TikTok health trend #HotGirlsHaveIBS gaining 14 million hits on the social media site.READ MORE :A quarter of Brits have digestive issues like constipation - but won't get it checked outWhile the trend has been praised for raising awareness about the condition, experts are also warning against using it to self-diagnose IBS.The #HotGirlsHaveIBS health trend has gone viral on TikTok, as it attempts to normalise irritable bowel syndrome, especially among women.
Breaking down the stereotype that places women on pedestals where bodily functions are considered unattractive, the hashtag shows women talking openly about their IBS symptoms.Social media influencer, entrepreneur and author of book Period Power, Nadya Okamoto has shared her experience about IBS on her platform.
One of her most popular TikTok videos, with over 300,000 views, is of her talking about how she's been constipated for a week.Christine Olivo, who runs Instagram account @myIBSlife, also regularly shares TikToks on how she deals with her condition, often with plenty of humour as well.
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