If you’ve recently been constipated or bloated —and you spend a lot of time on social media—you may have been tempted to try colon hydrotherapy. The trend, also known as colonic hydrotherapy, is making the rounds on platforms including TikTok , where many videos claim it can remove toxins from your colon, relieve constipation and bloating, and improve digestion . But are these claims true? Gastroenterologists say there’s little scientific evidence on the subject. While some people might feel better after colon hydrotherapy, “the potential risks of the procedure greatly outweigh the benefits,” and it won’t address the root causes of any digestive problems , says Dr. Nikiya Asamoah, a gastroenterologist at MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. Here’s what to know about colon hydrotherapy, whether it offers any benefits, and the possible side effects.  What is colon hydrotherapy? Colon hydrotherapy is “what people have called a ‘colonic’ for decades,” says Dr.…