Excessive flatulence has two harmless causes: Eating foods that make you pass gas and swallowing air . However, excessive gas and bloating can be one of the signs of colon cancer .



Question: When should I worry about passing too much gas?

It’s embarrassing to admit, but I pass gas up to 20 times per day, sometimes. Is this normal or is it a sign of something?Thanks to urban slang, there are over dozens of ways to say “pass gas” including flatulence , fart, toot, break wind, and the all-time most colorful phrase, “cut the cheese”. Regardless of what name you give your emissions, most healthy people release gas throughout the day – the average is between 14 and 23 times per day



Answer:

How Much is Too Much?

Your doctor might encourage you to count the number of times you pass gas daily, as well as start a food and drink journal to try and find the root cause of the excess gas. Anything over 23 toots per day is considered more than is normal, but still may not warrant concern or panic.

Does the Smell Mean Anything?

Actually, the smell of your gas depends on the food that you eat and is a result of the gases made in your small intestine and colon during digestion. A foul smell doesn’t mean anything, per say, except for a possibility of more embarrassment when passing gas happens at an inopportune time. The general consensus is that animal proteins, such as eggs or meat, cause more foul-smelling gas, whereas soluble fiber (like that found in fruits and vegetables) can cause gas, but it won’t smell as bad.

Gas Making Conditions

Although excessive flatulence is one of the symptoms of colon cancer, that is usually not the culprit in otherwise healthy adults. The majority of adults may simply be more cognizant of passing gas, eat foods that cause it, or they may subconsciously be doing things that add to their gas, such as chewing gum or using straws to drink.

Some other causes for excess gas include:

Irritable bowel syndrome

Lactose intolerance

Malabsorption problems

Stomach illness (such as food poisoning)



Foods that Cause Flatulence

Most people know what foods will upset their stomach and cause them to bloat or pass gas. For instance, the cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower and broccoli, are common gas-causing culprits for many people. Excessive carbohydrate intake – including pasta and bread — can also cause extra gas. Some other flatulence-forming foods include:

Lentils and beans

Cabbage

Dairy (especially if you are lactose intolerant)

Brussels sprouts

Alcohol (especially beer)

Onions

Whole grains



What Can I Do About It?

Most importantly, if your gas, bloating and flatulence are uncomfortable or concern you, you need to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. He or she can help discern if the cause is something serious, such as cancer, especially if it is paired with other symptoms of the disease, like weight loss, rectal bleeding or a change in bowel habits.

If your doctor gives you the green light that you’re disease-free and sends you home with a new prescription for anti-gas medications, such as simethicone, there are some things you can do to help with the flatulence including:

Slowly introduce more insoluble fiber into your diet (think bran and edible vegetable peels)
Limit your consumption of carbohydrates, such as pasta or corn
Drink plenty of fresh water daily
Do not use straws when you drink
Avoid carbonated beverages
Exercise daily, if it’s safe for you to do so
Stop chewing gum
Slow down and enjoy each meal – don’t gulp it down

Although some of these things primarily cause burping, or releasing gas through your mouth, if the air make
s it past your stomach it will be released sooner or later as a toot.



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Walker, A. & V

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nice Information

I was travelling to Benin the other day on an AC bus. All the windows were closed. I was at the rear.

I didn't evacuate some 2-3 days before the journey.

I gassed. A dangerous one.

I'm still wondering HOW the entire passengers...and the driver...unanimously agreed to slide their windows open within seconds....abandoning the AC they all paid for..

fart eh!

Reading it alone am already smelling fart

Very educative piece. I still say it's always better to keep it out than hold it in.

Hmmmmmmmm....!!!!!!!


*covers nose and runs out of thread*

#SuckAwaySmell!!!!

all dis mess u people are sharing...there is god oooo.....

Occipital:
I was travelling to Benin the other day on an AC bus. All the windows were closed. I was at the rear.
I didn't evacuate some 2-3 days before the journey.
I gassed. A dangerous one.
I'm still wondering HOW the entire passengers...and the driver...unanimously agreed to slide their windows open within seconds....abandoning the AC they all paid for..

Mad man ... I know say u lock up like say u say u no know wet in happen

Occipital:
I was travelling to Benin the other day on an AC bus. All the windows were closed. I was at the rear.

I didn't evacuate some 2-3 days before the journey.

I gassed. A dangerous one.

I'm still wondering HOW the entire passengers...and the driver...unanimously agreed to slide their windows open within seconds....abandoning the AC they all paid for..

Evuls

Nice one

Nice one.Fartulence! Olorun ko da ile iso.... I fart a lot and I believe its a sign of being healthy and alive. I don't mind a guy that fart out loud, atleast, I will b prepared....but that silent and smooth sailing one ..... is soooooooo deadly. Its atomic gas in d making. That, I can't take. Flatulence should b a case study. Infact, ladies should add it to dos and donts in relationship layouts.

Gassing is a natural phenomenon the smell of which is a function of what we consume. It's no crime abeg. EroticAngela that feels it's a shame to poo in her boyfriend's house should come and read ooh.

Occipital:
I was travelling to Benin the other day on an AC bus. All the windows were closed. I was at the rear.

I didn't evacuate some 2-3 days before the journey.

I gassed. A dangerous one.

I'm still wondering HOW the entire passengers...and the driver...unanimously agreed to slide their windows open within seconds....abandoning the AC they all paid for..

u released weapon of mass destruction. What were u expecting.

Female frat de smell pass. Cos it escapes from 2 holes.

Why should I be worried about the number of times I farted. My mom says it's a sign of good health and will tell you INU A MO O (your stomach will be clean)

arrrrrgggghhhh.... #vomits#

Nigeria's staple food is rice. Its still a surprise how bad most Nigerians fart smell. Terrible!

lol...so cutting d cheese s anoda name fr farting..i cn bet VGC PEEPS came up wif dat

Op. . i get a friend wey be say if Im mess, eyes go dey pepper you. . you gaz sneeze shaaa ni. . Wetin we go call that one??

That aside, me i break wind like 30 times daily o, and that's if i don't eat beans. Is it normal?

Did fart is also one of the beauty of Nature

Nicepoker:
Female frat de smell pass. Cos it escapes from 2 holes.

Lmao !

thus article stinks

Oyibo people and disease, we re nt yet tru with Hiv, Aids and Ebola now na cancer..

messers, u hear?

Occipital:
I was travelling to Benin the other day on an AC bus. All the windows were closed. I was at the rear.

I didn't evacuate some 2-3 days before the journey.

I gassed. A dangerous one.

I'm still wondering HOW the entire passengers...and the driver...unanimously agreed to slide their windows open within seconds....abandoning the AC they all paid for..

laf don make me fart/mess.