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Uncontrollable Flatulence

Although it is the source of much amusement, passing wind through the rear is also the cause of much embarrassment when it occurs in public. It is a normal act that occurs in every person from time to time. However, there are instances where it can be excessive and therefore cause significant distress due to its social >> Read More ...

Flatulent Causes of Frequent Flatus (Passing Gas)

Flatulence is the act of passing gas through the anus which is a normal part of human physiology. It is not usually reported as a symptom unless it is excessive resulting in frequent passing of flatus. The term flatulent is therefore accepted as excessive flatulence or frequent flatulence, in excess of the 15 to 20 times a >> Read More ...

Floating Bowel Movement (Stool, Feces) Causes

Your stools can reveal a lot about your health, not only the health of your bowels but even of other systems in the body. The frequency, color, consistency and even smell can vary to indicate a number of health conditions. On a more detailed level, various tests can be performed on stool to identify health problems. >> Read More ...

Constant Flatulence and Flatulence Sounds (Persistent, Non-Stop)

Flatulence is a normal process whereby gas within the bowels (small and/or large intestines) are released into the environment. It may be a source of amusement and embarrassment but flatulence is a normal and natural process. However, there are times when flatulence can become a problem. People who experience constant >> Read More ...

Splenic Flexure Syndrome (Trapped Gas in Left Colon Bend)

Gas in the bowels (intestines) move along its course until it can be expelled through the anus as flatus. This gas can build up to cause stretching of the bowel walls which may create a sensation of fullness or bloating. Most of the time this is temporary and the gas moves along quickly to be passed out. However, sometimes >> Read More ...

Watery Flatus (Wet Farts, Flatulence) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

It may seem like an amusing occurrence but watery flatus is not a laughing matter. Not only may be it embarrassing since it is often audible to those around you but it can even lead to mishaps where you may soil your underwear. Watery flatus, or wet farts as it is commonly referred to, usually indicates large amount of >> Read More ...

Excessive Flatulence – Causes of Lower Gut (Bowel, Colon) Gas

What is Flatus? Flatus is the gas that is passed out of the gut through the anus. It is commonly referred to as a ‘fart’. Expelling gas from the gut is a normal physiological process, whether through the mouth as a belch (‘burp’), or through the anus as flatus. Approximately 600 to 700 milliliters >> Read More ...

Flatus After Eating and During Meals, Causes and Diseases

Flatus refers to gas passed out of the rectum, or as a ‘fart’ as it is commonly known. Although it is the source of much amusement in the media, passing flatus (flatulence) is normal for the healthy body. The problem arises when flatus is excessive and uncontrollable. We all consider it normal to pass out some >> Read More ...

Causes of Bloating and Gas (Flatulence)

Bloating Bloating is a sensation of ‘fullness’ and tightness within the abdomen. It may be accompanied by swelling of the abdomen (distension). Bloating due to the build up of gas within the gastrointestinal tract will often be relieved by belching or flatulence. Bloating should be differentiated from angina pectoris >> Read More ...

Swallowing Air (Aerophagia) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The gut contains solids, liquids and gases which constantly enter and exit through the mouth and rectum. Most of the gas in the gut is air from the environment around us. It enters during swallowing food or beverages but also enters the gut while talking, chewing and breathing. Ths gas is eventually passed out as a belch >> Read More ...