Is farting too much a disease?

Farting is actually a very normal physiological phenomenon. Especially when we eat foods that are easy to pass gas, such as radishes, it will cause gas to appear in our intestines. We expel these gases from our bodies through the act of farting. So, is farting too much a disease? In fact, this situation is not pathological, but you can also regulate it by changing your diet.

Farting, also known as "flatulence", is a normal physiological phenomenon in humans and animals. When people eat food, more gas is produced due to the action of normal bacteria in the digestive tract. These gases move downward with intestinal peristalsis and are discharged from the anus. During discharge, a sound is sometimes produced due to the action of the anal sphincter. Therefore, farting is a sign of normal intestinal function. On the contrary, if you don’t fart, or if you fart too much or too smelly, it is an abnormal phenomenon.

The first place where gas is produced is the stomach, which secretes gastric acid and breaks down food. Adding some vinegar to baking soda will produce gas similar to that in the stomach, which can also cause burping. When the food reaches the intestines, it has become a paste. The microorganisms in the intestines continue to break down the food, producing methane in the process. The stench comes from other chemical elements, such as sulfur, which is found in eggs, onions and beans. The black lines in the picture refer to the air sacs in the intestine, and the air is expelled from the body through the anus.

The natural gas we use to cook is produced in the same way as the gas in our bodies. There is also gas in the earth, which is produced by microorganisms breaking down plants and animals from millions of years ago.

Many animals, such as birds, fish and insects, have similar structures in their bodies, so they also fart. People fart about 10 to 15 times a day.

There are roughly two reasons for frequent farting. One is that you often eat gas-producing foods, such as sweet potatoes, onions, cabbage, beans and other soy products, which causes farting. The other is that you may suffer from "irritable bowel syndrome", which clinically also causes abdominal pain, bloating and farting. In terms of diet, it is recommended that you eat small meals frequently and avoid overeating. When eating, you should chew slowly to avoid swallowing too much air. Foods that easily produce gas should also be avoided. Drinking a glass of yogurt every day can help change the bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract.

Sometimes excessive farting is related to eating too much starchy food, such as sweets, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. sold in the market. People who eat a lot of pasta also fart a lot. This type of food causes excessive gas production in the intestinal cavity, leading to more farts and larger amounts of feces. At this time, you should reduce starchy foods and increase protein and vegetable foods to achieve a balanced diet.