Farting While Sleeping is Very Normal, Here’s Why It Can Happen

Kapanlagi.com - Farting while sleeping may sound silly, but did you know that it is a very normal thing?

Many people are unaware that they fart while sleeping, because this process happens automatically and unexpectedly. It all relates to how our bodies function while we are asleep.

When we sleep, the anal sphincter muscles relax slightly, allowing gas trapped in the digestive tract to escape on its own. This process usually occurs when we are in a light sleep phase, not during the REM phase, which is the deepest sleep.

So, don’t worry if you hear a ‘fart’ sound from your partner while they are sleeping!

Now, to learn more about why this can happen, check out the details below.

1. Causes of Farting While Sleeping

According to MedicalNewsToday, there are several possible causes of farting while sleeping. What are they?

Food Intake

Foods like apples, pears, or vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, and legumes can cause you to fart while sleeping.

Additionally, foods containing lactose such as milk, cheese, ice cream, and certain packaged foods can also have an effect. Not only that, carbonated drinks can also be a cause of farting while sleeping.

Body in Aerophagia Condition

If the body swallows too much air, farting while sleeping cannot be ignored. This condition can also be caused by eating or drinking too quickly, smoking, chewing gum, and wearing loose dentures.

Often, the body will expel most of the swallowed air through burping, and the remaining gas will pass through the intestines and exit through the rectum.

Large Intestine Irritation

IBS is a gastrointestinal condition that affects the large and small intestines.

While there is no definite cause of IBS, several factors that may play a role in its development include genetics, lifestyle, allergies, gut bacteria levels, stress, and diet.

Additionally, IBS can cause other symptoms besides gas, such as bloating, cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea.

Lactose Intolerance

People who are lactose intolerant cannot break down lactose, which is a natural sugar found in dairy products.

People with lactose intolerance may experience symptoms after eating or drinking dairy products such as farting, diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and stomach pain.

Food Sensitivity

Some people may be sensitive to gluten, sulfur, or other substances in food and drinks, and this can cause digestive issues.

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