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 “Holding in the fart is usually done to avoid the embarrassment of being in a public place. Be careful, if you do this often, it can trigger discomfort, bloating, digestive problems, and even heartburn.”

Be alert, these are the 4 effects of holding farts too often

Halodoc, Jakarta – When the body has excess gas in the digestive system, there are only two places to expel the gas, one of which is the buttocks. This process of expelling gas is known as farting. Actually, farting is a process that occurs naturally in the body of every human being. In fact, most people fart five to 23 times per day.

However, some people may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because they pass gas more often. Maybe because you are in a public place or the gas released has an unpleasant smell. As a result, these people will hold their farts and unknowingly this can become a habit that is bad for health.

The Impact of Holding Farts Often

How long a person can hold a fart is not the same. There are several factors that influence this, including the food and drink consumed, hormone activity, and medical conditions. However, holding in a fart traps gas in your intestines, making it continue to build up and put pressure on the colon wall until you find a way to expel it.

Holding a fart usually does not cause any serious or harmful health effects or effects. Even so, letting go of farts is better than holding on to them, because:

Cause Pain

The most common impact of holding a fart is increased pressure on the intestines which can become painful. The pain can be mild to stabbing and sharp.

Bloated

Bloating occurs when gas gets trapped in the intestines which causes the stomach to become distended. Not only can it make you look like someone who is overweight, but it can also make you feel uncomfortable about dressing and feel insecure.

Becoming a burp

Sometimes, farts seem to disappear on their own. This is because the body can temporarily reabsorb the gas. According to a study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences, gas will still find its way out, if not through a bloated stomach, the gas will come out through belching or exhalation.

Risk of Diverticulitis

The impact of holding farts repeatedly can increase the risk of diverticulitis. This is an inflammatory condition or swelling of pouches that form along the digestive tract, usually in the large intestine, that develop into an infection. As a result, you will feel nausea, vomiting, constipation, or abdominal pain.

Tips for Preventing Excessive Farting

The best thing to do when you feel like you need to pee is as simple as expelling it. Maybe your fart will sound noisy or even smell bad, but it is one of the body's functions that must be normalized.

You can't get rid of farts or flatus. However, if you want to reduce the number of farts your body produces, you can try the following things.

Avoiding Triggers

The first step to reducing gas is to find out what is causing it. Avoiding gas-causing foods for a few weeks may help. You can start by eliminating garlic, apples, mangoes, prunes, cauliflower, and most products that contain gluten.

Avoid Cigarettes and Chewing Gum

Habits that require you to open your mouth repeatedly, such as chewing gum and smoking can cause air to enter which leads to increased gas. The more gas that enters the body, the more often you will expel it.

Eat Small Portions

Large, heavy meals can cause an increase in the amount of gas created at any one time. So, you can eat small portions throughout the day to reduce the production of gas produced by the body.

Walk After Eating

Exercise can help speed up digestion and keep the process optimal. Taking a walk after dinner can help reduce gas and bloating, as well as provide an opportunity to secretly release it outdoors.

Those were some of the effects of holding in farts and how to prevent farting from becoming a nuisance. If you experience problems with your body due to holding your farts too often, don't hesitate to do a health check at the nearest hospital.

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