On average, a person farts 15 times a day and that number can go as high as 40. Farts are caused by trapped air and body gases. Although it is a completely normal process, it can be loud and embarrassing at times and that is why most of us try to contain it. However, doing so might not be such a great idea.
Holding in farts can cause serious problems. Below we list some of them for our readers. At the end you will find a bonus consisting of tricks so that your farts stop smelling bad.
5. Your body might reabsorb it
When you force your body to contain the fart, your body has no choice but to reabsorb it. is put back in circulation and it can also escape through the breath or as a burp.
4. It can cause pain and heartburn
When you contract your muscles to prevent farts from escaping, it increases the pressure inside your body and can cause pain, indigestion, and heartburn.
If done regularly, it can also cause bloating in the digestive tract.
3. It affects the health of your colon
Farts take the pressure off the body. Although farting is good for the colon, holding it can irritate it and can also cause hemorrhoids.
2. It will make you feel bloated all the time.
While it is still debatable whether or not holding in farts actually makes you bloated, it has been found that voluntarily holding them in makes you worry and gives the impression that you may be swollen.
1. It could be signaling a worse problem
Although farting is completely normal and healthy, its pattern and smell can actually indicate potential health issues, such as food intolerances and digestive issues.
Extremely smelly farts can also indicate a high sulfur content in your body. If you feel pain or something that is not normal for you, we suggest that you see a doctor.
Bonus: Tricks to use to avoid stinky and loud farts
Avoid drinking soft drinks as it produces more gas in your body.
Eat smaller portions and chew slowly.
Eat foods like bananas, potatoes, grains, and wheat regularly to prevent your farts from smelling bad.
Have you ever been in a situation where you were forced to hold back your fart? Share your stories with us in the comments!