Your body may respond in several ways when you wear tight clothes, which include skin irritation, nerve compression and breathlessness
A lot of people like wearing tight clothes—while following the latest fashion trends, generally to feel slim. Also, it is common for many gym-goers to wear tight clothes while working out, as they provide greater ease of movement. While experts say there is nothing wrong with wearing tight clothes, wearing too-tight clothing can have a lot of side and negative health effects.
What happens when your clothes are too tight?
Clothes can be tight, and you may still feel comfortable, but there are times they may lead to a lot of issues happening inside your body. A few key signs of too-tight clothing might include:
Pressure marks
Pressure marks form on your skin if your clothes are extremely tight—especially around the legs or waist, which also restrict proper blood flow and circulation. If this happens repeatedly, it can result in swelling or more severe complications like varicose veins and blood clots.
Skin irritation
Extremely tight clothes—especially those made with synthetic material—can lead to friction on your skin, causing irritation, redness, and even bad rashes and conditions like eczema and dermatitis. These skin issues may be more prevalent where the fabric repeatedly rubs against the skin.
Feeling of numbness
The feeling of numbness happens due to nerve compression, which can worsen - especially if tight and compact clothes are worn repeatedly.
Breathlessness
Around your chest and abdomen, if your clothes are too tight, it can slowly become difficult for the diaphragm to move freely, resulting in breathing issues and ample intake of oxygen.
Decline in workout performance
Studies say tight workout gear may hamper athletic performance in women.
Long-term damage that can happen with tight clothes?
According to doctors, in the long run, repeatedly wearing tight clothes can lead to grave issues li
Breast cancer
Studies have suggested a link between wearing a tight bra for many hours a day and a greater risk of breast cancer. Apart from that, it can also cause chafing, irritation, and neck and shoulder pain.
Gastric Issues
Tight clothes create pressure around you, which aggravates conditions like acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
Infections
Women who repeatedly wear tight clothes can suffer from infections around their vagina and groin areas due to thriving yeast.
Nerve pain
Constant nerve compression causes numbness, tingling, or even chronic pain, which doctors say is difficult to reverse.
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