today's topic is why do my farts smell
so bad smelly farts explained flatulence
which is sometimes called farting is a
biological process that releases gas
from digestion
they can be silent and odorless and in
some cases they can be loud and foul
smelling smelly gas is normal and common
some foods or medications can make your
farts smell excessively there are
however some cases a smelly fart can be
an indicator of digestive issues
underlying infections or a disorder
causes of smelly farts there are several
reasons why you can have smelly farts in
most cases the food you eat or an
unbalanced diet can be the cause
there can however be more serious causes
of smelly farts number one high fiber
foods
high fiber foods can make you release
more gas this is because it takes longer
for those foods to break down in your
digestive system
high fiber food smell sometimes meaning
your farts will smell too this is true
with strong smelling vegetables like
cabbage broccoli and asparagus among
others
the sulfur in fiber rich foods will also
make your gas smell like rotten eggs
number two food intolerance if you react
to certain foods your gas could have a
foul odor a good example is lactose
intolerance those with lactose
intolerance can't break down the sugar
as a result it is fermented by bacteria
in the gut
gluten Related Disorders can also cause
smelly farts for example celiac disease
celiac disease is an autoimmune disease
that causes an immune response to the
protein gluten this leads to
inflammation and injury in the intestine
causing malabsorption and then
flatulence you should talk to your
doctor and then get tested to know if
any food allergies or sensitivity is the
cause of your smelly fart number three
medication certain medications can cause
smelly farts although it is not common
although antibiotics kill off harmful
pathogens in the body they can also
destroy some good bacteria that Aid
digestion in the stomach without these
bacteria your gas will smell and you can
also experience bloating and
constipation treatment would be to
change medication as prescribed by Your
Health Care Professionals
number four constipation constipation
means you have a buildup of stool in
your colon this causes bacteria and odor
to develop as a result your gas will
have a foul odor and might be painful
sometimes
over-the-counter laxatives can be a home
remedy for constipation
number five colon cancer colon cancer is
a rare case of smelly fart
when tumors or polyps form in the
digestive tract they cause a partial
bowel obstruction resulting in gas
buildup and bloating
if you have abnormal smelling gas or
discomfort and a change in medication or
Diet does not affect your symptoms you
should see your doctor they will
determine whether or not a colonoscopy
is required
treatment for colon cancer varies
depending on the stage of cancer you
might undergo surgery to remove tumors
or chemotherapy to kill the cancer cells
when to see a doctor a foul or odorless
flatulence is usually no cause for alarm
however if it is accompanied by
irregular symptoms you should see your
doctor
some of these symptoms are bloating
nausea vomiting severe cramps diarrhea
bloody stools bowel incontinence weight
loss fever muscle pain or weakness
prevention there are several things to
do to reduce the chance of smelly farts
drink more water to help flush the waste
out of the body efficiently eat smaller
portions at a slower Pace to help
digestion and reduce the production of
gas
add Probiotic foods like yogurt to your
diet to restore healthy bacteria in your
body avoid carbonated drinks that can
increase gas such as Beer soda or
sparkling wine
generally you should avoid foods that
contribute to smelly gas
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