Don't Underestimate Farts And Stomach Stomachs, This Is A Sign There Is A Problem With The Implementation System

Illustration of women farting and bloating stomach (Freepic/diana.gytsku)

JAKARTA - Fart is a very normal thing. In fact, according to research, the average person can fart up 15 times a day. However, if the frequency is much more often accompanied by a pungent odor, the stomach feels bloating, or pain, it could be that the body is giving a signal that there are problems in your digestive system.

Gas in the stomach is formed from several things. It could be because the air is also swallowed when eating, the digestive process is normal, to fiber-high foods fermented by intestinal bacteria.

"Gas in the intestines can be formed because of the air we swallow, the digestive process, high food fiber, and intestinal bacterial activity," reads a report from the Better Health page.

Foods such as nuts, cabbage, onions, or milk in intolerant persons are often the culprits.

Even though farting is a normal thing, there are some signs that should not be ignored. For example, when the frequency is too frequent dozens of times a day, the smell that appears is very pungent even though the diet has been maintained, the stomach feels bloating and uncomfortable, or stomach pain and cramps appear.

Changes in the habit of defecating, both in the form of constipation and diarrhea, can also be a signal of problems. Likewise, if there is blood in the feses or weight drops for no apparent reason. If these symptoms appear, you should immediately check yourself with a doctor.

Farting overdos can indicate problems such as irrigable bowl syndrome (IBS), lactose intolerance, or FODMAP intolerance (short chain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest). If there are other symptoms besides farting such as prolonged stomach pain, eat should not be underestimated.

To ascertain the cause, doctors may do a hydrogen breath test or even a small intestine biopsy if suspected of being intolerant of lactose.

If the fart experienced is still normal and is not accompanied by other complaints, there are several simple steps that can be tried. Reduce the consumption of gas trigger foods such as nuts, cabbage, or soft drinks.

Also try not to eat in a hurry so that there is not too much air being swallowed. Limit milk products if the stomach feels uncomfortable after consuming them, and introduce high-fiber food gradually, not in large quantities at once.