Are you or loved one farting more than ever right now and don’t know why?

A gastroenterologist explains the most common causes of farts.

This can then lead to more flatulence.

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Ugh, okay, well thats sickly comforting that this is at least a universal issue.

A gastroenterologist explains the most common causes of farts

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Food intolerances mainly affect the digestive system making it harder for the stomach to digest food properly.

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This can lead to smelly and awkward bloating, reflux, and diarrhea after a meal.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

Youre stressed

This one is probably a given, were all at our wits end at the moment.

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And the thing about this permanent fight-or-flight mental state is that it kind of literally makes you a windbag.

These are three causes of having more flatulence than usual.

Youre about to get your period

As if PMSing isnt enough.

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There are changes in your bowel habits during this time triggered by fluctuations in hormones, says Dr. Sonpal.

Be mindful about accidentally passing wind while you are pre-menstrual.

Your body needs good bacteria in your intestine for it to remain healthy.

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Also, they produce beneficial bacteria.

You should speak with your doctor if youre concerned, and the above doesnt seem to cover it.

So are you sick of suffocating your loved ones?

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The first step is always to consider more fiber and foods with probiotics, says Dr. Sonpal.

This will help get the gut moving more bulk and with bulk out comes the gas.

Once you are regular, gas and bloating will subside.

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