Smelly Farting: What Causes Smelly Farts | Farts Smell | Home Remedies

By Patricia | June 12, 2009

Smelly Farting: Why do we fart? what causes smelly farts? Please suggest remedies?

Flatulence refers to the accumulation of gas in the intestine. It results in symptoms such as abdominal bloating, stomach pain and release of foul smelling gas through the rectum. This passage of air through the alimentary canal is commonly referred to as smelly farts. It can be an embarrassing and bothersome symptom. Smelly burps may also occur when the excessive air from the digestive system is released through the mouth.

There are various causes of flatulence. It could occur due to improper digestion of certain foods or due to swallowing of excess air. Certain foods which contain starches and carbohydrates are known to cause flatulence. This includes vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, beans, cabbage and other foods such as bread and fried foods. Intake of artificial sweeteners can also lead to gas formation in the intestine. Some people experience gas formation due to lactose intolerance wherein the body is unable to properly break down lactose. Those who are lactose intolerance must avoid milk and dairy products. Swallowed air could also accumulate in the body and lead to flatulence. This usually occurs when breathing takes place through the mouth instead of the nose. Eating too quickly or eating at irregular timings can also lead to gas formation. Individuals who chew gum or smoke also tend to swallow large amounts of air. Another cause of gas formation is intake of aerated drinks. These drinks contain carbon dioxide which the body does not require. Excessive consumption of such beverages can result in flatulence, stomach pain and smelly gas. Stinky farts, abdominal bloating and pain are also known to occur due to irritable bowel syndrome which is a disorder of the digestive system. Hormonal changes during pregnancy may lead to flatulence.

There are many natural remedies that help to prevent flatulence. It is important to regulate the diet and avoid excessive intake of starchy and sugary foods. Drinking a glass of warm water to which some honey and lime juice has been added is a great way to ensure proper digestion. One can also chew on some fennel seeds after meals to prevent gas formation. A tea made by boiling caraway seeds in water is known to be beneficial in treating flatulence. You can also prepare a mixture of asafetida powder and mustard oil and consume daily for relief from flatulence. A mixture of honey and betel leaf juice can also be consumed to relieve severe bloating and gas formation.

Farting is actually quite a normal occurrence. Most people fart anywhere from 10 to 25 times per day. However, passing gas more frequently than this, or very stinky farts can be caused due to a number of factors, some of which can be alleviated by simple dietary changes or natural home remedies.

Why do we fart? Farting can be caused due to two reasons. During the course of the day, people ingest some amount of air, either while eating their meals or sipping on a drink. What goes in must come out, and this air is eventually released as a fart. The second common reason for farting is that many foods emit gas when they are broken down in the body. This gas is released as a fart.

What causes smelly farts? Actually a fart should not smell at all. A foul smelling fart is an indication that some food has not been properly digested and is fermenting inside your body. The smell of fermenting food is what causes smelly farts.

Smelly fart remedies. Now that we have identified the factors that cause us to pass gas, let us take a look at some techniques that can help to minimize smelly farts.

  • Eat slowly. We’ve all been told to chew our food slowly and there are two very good reasons for this. When we take the time to chew food properly, food gets broken down into smaller particles and can be digested more easily by the body. Another problem with eating fast is that you also tend to gulp in a lot of air along with your food. So if you want to avoid killer farts, take the time to chew your food slowly.
  • Avoid ‘farty’ foods. There are certain food items that release more gas when they are broken down in the human body. Yet others take a long time to be broken down and may start to ferment, leading to smelly farts. Some of the ‘farty’ foods that should be avoided if your house has started to resemble a sulfur spring are onions, beans, cabbages, radish, bananas, prunes, dark beer, and wine.
  • No dairy. Consuming dairy products can also make you fart more frequently, especially if you are lactose intolerant. The worst offenders include cheese, milk, and cottage cheese.
  • Lemon Juice. Squeeze the juice from one lemon and add it to a glass of water and half a teaspoon of baking soda. This natural remedy can help to ease flatulence and bloating.