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Uncontrollable Flatulence

Dr. Chris — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:21:25 +0000

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 impact. Most of us are able to retain flatulence when we feel the need to pass wind until the setting is appropriate to expel it. However, in some people there is an inability to control flatulence leading to the passing of wind at the most inappropriate of times. It can be such a major problem that a person may withdraw from social interaction and it can even lead to anxiety and depression. Flatulence and Flatus One of the major problems in the gut is the build up of gas. If it arises in the upper gut then it can often be passed out with a belch or burp. Once it reaches the lower gut then it is expelled in the form of flatus – wind passed through the rear. As with a belch, flatus can be passed out loudly or softly. Generally it [...]

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Flatulent Causes of Frequent Flatus (Passing Gas)

Dr. Chris — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:11:00 +0000

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 day that flatus is normally expelled. A person who is flatulent experiences significant emotional distress as the passing of flatus may be uncontrollable and occur in social settings, often at the most inopportune times. This is exacerbated if the flatus is unusually foul in odor and passing of the gas is loud. What Causes A Person To Be Flatulent? A person may be flatulent due to physiological or functional causes or it may be a sign of some underlying disease (pathological causes). Some of the physiological causes of frequent or excessive flatulence includes : Excessive air swallowing (aerophagia) Very high carbohydrate, fat and/or fiber intake. Large intake of carbonated beverages. Premenstrual (before period in women) Diseases That Cause Flatulence Diarrhea and constipation are two bowel disturbances where flatulence often occurs. It may therefore be due to any of the causes associated with flatulence [...]

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Floating Bowel Movement (Stool, Feces) Causes

Dr. Chris — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:22:50 +0000

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. However, most of us do not give much thought to whether stool floats or sinks but this fact can differentiate between normal and abnormal stools, which be a sign of disease. Should stool float or sink? Healthy stools (bowel movement or feces) usually sink. However, floating stools doe do not necessarily mean that there is a health problem. The reason why something floats or sinks in water is a result of its density. Oil floats on water and most people think that fat in the stool causes it to float. This is not true. The reason why stool floats in most instances is because of intestinal gas which is not passed out as a ‘fart’ (flatus) but rather in the stool. It is important to understand the composition of feces. Most of it, around 60 to 75%, is made up of water. The rest [...]

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

Dr. Chris — Fri, 26 May 2017 22:29:02 +0000

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 flatulence that occurs non-stop throughout the day may find it to be uncomfortable. Often the noise of flatulence causes significant distress to a person suffering with constant flatulence. This noise occurs for several reasons and it alerts others to the fact that a person has passed gas. In the public space, this is usually embarrassing and can cause significant psychological stress. Odor is another factor but may not always be as implicating as the sound of flatulence which can be attributed to a specific person. In order to understand why flatulence may be constant, it is important to first understand some of the physiology behind flatulence which is a normal and natural process. Where does flatulence come from? Flatulence is the act of passing out gas from the lower digestive tract. When gas builds up in the upper digestive tract then it is usually passed out as a belch (burp). [...]

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Splenic Flexure Syndrome (Trapped Gas in Left Colon Bend)

Dr. Chris — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 23:30:30 +0000

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 the gas may be trapped in one small section of the bowel where it can cause significant stretching, severe fullness sensation and even pain. What is splenic flexure syndrome? Splenic flexure syndrome is where gas becomes trapped at the left bend of the colon causing fullness, discomfort and even pain. It is important to known that trapped gas can occur at both bends of the colon and is therefore referred to as either hepatic flexure syndrome at the right bend or splenic flexure syndrome at the left bend. Splenic flexure syndrome tends to be more common and is possibly due to the sharp bend in this part of the colon. However, splenic flexure syndrome is not always recognized as a separate clinical entity. Sometimes it is simply considered a symptom of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) alongside bloating and excessive [...]

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

Dr. Chris — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 23:40:42 +0000

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 water at the end of the large intestine. Normally the stool here should be solid. It is more likely to occur when a person is suffering with diarrhea and may signal the need to pass stool very shortly. What is watery flatus? As the term suggests, watery flatus is where a person expels with a watery sound. The sound is typically like shaken liquid or bubbling in nature. Sometimes there may be small amounts of watery stool passed out with a wet fart but this would be indicative of fecal incontinence. Flatulence itself is not considered abnormal, even the odd watery flatus (wet fart) sound provided there is no stool passed out. However, excessive flatulence is often a symptom associated with various digestive disorders and gastrointestinal diseases. Watery flatus is a symptom and not a disease on its own. It is [...]

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

Dr. Chris — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:05:38 +0000

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 of gas is passed out in a day with less than 200 ml remaining in the gut. Gas in the lower gut, which includes the latter part of the small intestine, colon and rectum, is passed out of the system as flatus. Flatus as a Diagnosis The act of passing out flatus is known as flatulence. It is accepted as a part of everyday life unless it becomes excessive, unusually loud, extremely offensive odor or accompanied by other gastrointestinal symptoms like fecal incontinence, diarrhea, constipation or pain. Flatulence can vary from being almost silent to loud with different descriptions to describe the sound. The odor may also vary, from flatus that has almost no odor, to an unpleasantly aromatic or severely offensive smelling expulsion. A person may even report variations in temperature when passing flatus. However none of these factors are clinically significant. Natural Bowel Gas [...]

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Flatus After Eating and During Meals, Causes and Diseases

Dr. Chris — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:50:49 +0000

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 gas from our mouth (a belch or burp) during and just after eating. However, when we repeatedly pass flatus around meal time we tend to think that this may be abnormal. It is a misconception that the food and drink consumed has reached the other end of the alimentary tract. This is not the case. Flatus during and immediately after meals is not from the food you just ate. It occurs for other reasons. Normal Flatulence Habits Most digestive gas is air. It is a result of swallowing air (usually unconsciously) when eating, drinking and talking. This is known as aerophagia. Mouth breathers tend to swallow more air and this may be due to a blocked nose or respiratory problems. A large amount of this swallowed air is passed out as a belch (burp) but some continues to the lower parts of the digestive [...]

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Causes of Bloating and Gas (Flatulence)

Dr. Greg — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:09:21 +0000

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 and myocardial infarction which are two cardiac conditions that may not always result in pain but can be fatal. Obesity and Pregnancy Persistent bloating should be investigated as the cause may not be related to gas or the digestive processes. Obesity often results in lax abdominal muscles with a superficial layer of fat tissue that contributes to abdominal distension. Pregnancy causes an increased abdominal diameter as the growing fetus expands within the abdominoperineal cavity. The expanding uterus may compress the organs of digestion thereby contributing to the sensation of bloating. This form of distension is considered a medical norm and is not indicative of any underlying pathology. Ascites Swelling is often incorrectly thought to be abdominal distension due to fluid while bloating is ascribed to gas build up. Any abdominal distension is a swelling of the abdomen. Bloating is the sensation of ‘fullness’ and tightness of the abdomen with or without [...]

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Swallowing Air (Aerophagia) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Dr. Chris — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:28:38 +0000

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 (burp) or flatus (fart). Sometimes this gas buildup in the gut causes discomfort and needs to be treated. What is Aerophagia? Aerophagia is the act of swallowing air. This is when air enters the gastrointestinal tract (gut) rather than the lungs. Most of the air within our gut occurs during swallowing. The air may get trapped in the esophagus and/or stomach temporarily and may be passed with an eructation (belch or burp). It can also pass down into the lower gut and mix with other gases in the bowels to be expelled as flatus (fart). Aerophagia is not a serious condition but may lead to gas bloating, indigestion and abdominal discomfort. The most noticeable symptom though is excessive belching. However, persistent swallowing of air will also increase the volume of flatus (fart). Sometimes the gas bloating, belching and flatulence can be uncomfortable and [...]

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