IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you’d like? Loads of TikTok posts show you’re not alone.

Young people, especially women, are increasingly talking on social media about gastrointestinal distress, such as irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bloating. Some experts say that’s mostly a good thing, because it may help others seek help for a topic that has been taboo.

But they stress it’s important to realize that many people are being paid to promote sometimes unproven products and there is rampant misinformation. Here’s what else medical professionals suggest you do if you’re experiencing digestive discomfort.