Farting while defecating

Many people fart when they want to defecate, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, some people fart frequently while defecating, that is, they fart and defecate at the same time. If this situation keeps happening, we need to pay attention to it, because it may mean that there is a problem with our body's bowel system. So, what exactly is going on when you fart while defecating?

Frequent "farts with poop" should be a cause for concern

Defecation is a complex process involving multiple organs. When there is feces in farts frequently, it means that gas, liquid and solid feces are discharged from the anus uncontrollably. This is not as simple as "loose anus", but there may be problems with other parts of the defecation system. In general, there may be problems with one or more of the following five parts:

1. Loose chrysanthemum: Anorectal muscles relax, contraction function decreases, and strength decreases;

2. There is a bug in the defecation center: Under normal circumstances, the excretion of feces and farts is controlled by the brain. If there is an error, it is likely that there is a problem with the defecation center. This situation often occurs in patients with Alzheimer's disease;

3. Mechanical failure: anorectal prolapse (downward movement), internal hemorrhoid prolapse (hemorrhoids come out);

4. Sphincter defects caused by surgery: local sphincter defects caused by surgical injury or vulvar rupture during childbirth, such as sphincter dysfunction caused by rectal cancer surgery or hemorrhoid surgery;

5. Pelvic floor muscle injury related to defecation: Defecation is not only related to the anorectal muscles, but also to the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction caused by pelvic floor muscle tissue damage can lead to farting and bringing out feces.

Who is more likely to have shit in their farts?

In medicine, the error of the defecation system, which leads to the uncontrolled discharge of gas, liquid and feces, is called fecal incontinence. Who are prone to this situation?

Women who have had anal muscle tears during childbirth;

Elderly groups;

People who have had anal surgery, such as hemorrhoid surgery;

People who are taking certain medications, most commonly alpha-blockers for high blood pressure, antidepressants and anesthetics, sedatives and sleeping pills;

People who often suffer from severe constipation;

People with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis);

People with irritable bowel syndrome;

Patients with diabetes or multiple sclerosis who have developed nerve damage;

Stroke and Alzheimer's patients.