What is it?
Flatulence is the expulsion of gas via the anal passage. Gas can build up in the digestive system due to the inhalation of air when eating and as a side effect of the breakdown of food by bacteria in the large intestine. Flatulence is a normal bodily process and happens to most people 8-14 times per day.
Also known as farting, passing wind, or having gas, flatulence is a medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus. It happens when gas collects inside the digestive system and is a normal process. Gas collects in the digestive tract when your body breaks down food.
Details
| Causes | Bacteria in the intestines create gas as food is digested. |
| Effects | Excessive flatulence can cause discomfort and distress. |
| Diet | Diet or digestive conditions may worsen flatulence. |
| Relief | Burping (belching) or passing gas (flatulence) can relieve the pressure sensation. |