Kapanlagi.com - Flatulence is usually very disturbing to others because of the odor it emits. Sometimes there is flatulence that makes a loud sound, and there is also flatulence that only makes a very small sound. Flatulence itself is the process of releasing gas from the body through the anus, which has a pungent odor. This gas is the air that is swallowed when we eat in a hurry, board an airplane, or consume foods that contain gas.
But what if we hold in flatulence? Then it is not good to do so. That's because the gas that is held in will make the stomach more bloated and cause abdominal pain. In addition, holding in flatulence is also very dangerous for the health of the body, and it will become a serious illness if done frequently.
According to various sources, here are 6 dangers of holding in flatulence for the health of the body that you must know.
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1. Intestinal Inflammation
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The first danger of holding in flatulence is that it can cause intestinal inflammation. If you hold in flatulence, you may potentially develop intestinal inflammation because when gas builds up in the intestinal lining, inflammation occurs. And if this happens, you will have difficulty passing stool.
This occurs because when the body digests food in the small intestine, undigested components move further along the digestive tract and eventually reach the large intestine. This ultimately causes inflammation and makes it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. So, try not to hold in flatulence too often, KLovers.
2. Gas Poisoning
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The next danger of holding in flatulence is that it can cause gas poisoning. This is because the gas released when we pass flatulence contains methane. And if it is not expelled from the body, the methane content will continue to increase, leading to toxicity. Although many experts have not officially stated this, it is always better to prevent it before poisoning occurs.
3. Peritonitis
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Peritonitis is one of the diseases caused by someone who often holds excessive flatulence. Peritonitis is caused by inflammation of the tissue lining the inner wall of the abdomen. When someone is affected by peritonitis, there will be symptoms such as fatigue, high fever, bloated stomach, increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting, as well as difficulty in defecating.
And if that happens, it is advisable to immediately take them to the hospital for first aid. If you experience such symptoms, do not panic, and go directly to the hospital to seek professional help.
4. Hemorrhoids
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The danger of holding in flatulence is that it can lead to hemorrhoids. This is because when you hold in flatulence, the anal muscles will tense up and blood vessels will dilate. If this happens continuously, hemorrhoids will occur. If you experience hemorrhoids due to holding in flatulence for too long or too frequently, you will experience many symptoms such as bloody stools, itching in the anus, pain when sitting, and a high risk of anemia if the condition is not immediately addressed.
Therefore, do not hold in flatulence too often as it can cause hemorrhoids. And if hemorrhoids have occurred, you can drink herbal medicine to facilitate bowel movements and sit in warm water. If the hemorrhoids are still not resolved, you can consult a doctor.
5. Bloating
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Then the next danger of holding in gas is that it can cause bloating. If you hold in flatulence, the gas that should come out will enter back in and can cause bloating. Once bloated, your stomach will feel uncomfortable and unpleasant. Not only that, if you hold in flatulence for too long, it will make it difficult for you to release gas. And if you manage to release gas, it is certain that the gas that comes out will have a more pungent smell than before.
Therefore, it is better not to hold in flatulence, KLovers, because it will make your stomach bloated and the released gas will have a more pungent smell.
6. Diverticulosis Infection
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And the last danger of holding in gas is that it can lead to diverticulosis infection. This occurs when gas in the stomach is held in for too long, causing the intestines to be compressed by trapped gas. If this happens, it can trigger the formation of pouches on the intestinal wall called diverticula. And these pouches can become infected with bacteria and cause diverticulosis. Of course, if we have diverticulosis, we will experience several uncomfortable symptoms for the body.
These symptoms include bloating, pain, cramps, fever, chills, diarrhea, constipation, as well as nausea or vomiting. And if this happens, you can consult a doctor to get proper help.
Those are the 6 dangers of holding in gas that you should know. And after knowing the dangers that can occur, it is better for us not to hold in gas. Because it is very dangerous for the body.
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