Gas happens and when it does, it can provide some pretty handy intel.
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Things like hoovering your lunch, sippingcarbonated bevvies, and chewing wads of gum can all be contributing factors.
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Hence the sudden lurch you feel as that rogue fart heads for the exit.
FODMAP which stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (phew!)
is another class of food that can cause pungent gas.
“Essentially, FODMAPs are short-chain carbs that are poorly absorbed and rapidly fermented,” says Dr. Nazareth.
They’re found in a variety of foods, including wheat, apples, milk, and cashews.
(These low-FODMAP snackscan help you keep your gas under control.)
“If it burns in your mouth, it can also burn your anus,” says Dr. Nazareth.
Translation: To prevent hot farts, you may want to simmer down your dishes.
Diarrhea can also irritate the anus and cause a burning feeling, says Dr. Bulsiewicz.
“Inulin, a soluble fiber found in these foods, is highly gas-producing,” says Dr. Bulsiewicz.
It could also be a sign of being backed up, says Dr. Bulsiewicz.
Prebiotics andprobioticscan help neutralize the bad bacteria, and in turn, the stench.
