Does Your Fart Smell Bad? It Turns Out These 5 Things Are the Causes!

Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever farted and it smelled like something rotten? Indeed, farting is a normal thing and is part of our digestive system.

But if the smell is strong enough to make people around you flee, it can be quite embarrassing, right? Well, it turns out there are reasons why farts can smell so bad, and it relates to what you eat and how your body digests that food.

Additionally, there are other conditions that affect why farts can be very smelly. So, what are the causes?

1. Causes of Foul-Smelling Gas

According to Healthline, there are several reasons why gas can smell foul. In most cases, foul-smelling gas is associated with the foods consumed and poor dietary habits.

1. High-Fiber Foods

Many high-fiber foods can cause very smelly gas. These foods take longer to break down in the digestive system, leading to fermentation over time.

High-fiber foods can also have strong odors, which means that gas can smell as well. This is especially true for strongly scented vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, asparagus, and cabbage.

Gas may smell like rotten eggs due to the sulfur content in high-fiber foods. Sulfur is a natural compound that smells like rotten eggs. Many vegetables are sulfur-based.

2. Food Intolerance

If you have a sensitivity or reaction to certain foods, the gas produced can smell foul. For example, people with lactose intolerance cannot break down lactose sugar. As a result, lactose is fermented by bacteria in the intestines.

Gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease, can also cause very foul-smelling gas. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that triggers an immune response to gluten protein.

This causes inflammation and damage to the intestines, resulting in malabsorption and bloating.

3. Constipation

Constipation indicates a buildup of stool in the large intestine. If you cannot have regular bowel movements, it can lead to bacteria and unpleasant odors. The result is gas that smells foul and can sometimes be painful.

Taking over-the-counter laxatives can be a simple home remedy to address constipation.

4. Bacterial Accumulation and Digestive Tract Infection

When the body digests food, it extracts nutrients and sends them into the bloodstream. Waste products are sent to the large intestine. Disrupting the digestive process can lead to excessive bacterial growth.

Some bacteria can cause infections in the intestines and digestive tract. This can lead to higher than usual gas volume and a foul odor. People with digestive tract infections often experience stomach pain and diarrhea.

5. Treatment

Although rare, certain medications can cause foul-smelling bloating.

Antibiotics kill harmful pathogens in the body, but they can also destroy some of the "good" bacteria in the stomach that aid digestion. Without these bacteria, flatulence may smell, and you may also experience bloating and constipation.

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