Xiao Li was discussing the recent hot topics with everyone, and suddenly a subtle abdominal pain hit, he subconsciously tightened his abdomen, but the stomach didn't seem to intend to let him go easily, with a strong impulse, Xiao Li's face instantly turned pale.
The gas in Xiao Li's body that was ready to go finally found an exit, and an embarrassing fart broke the warm and harmonious picture. In an instant, the laughter stopped abruptly, and everyone's eyes focused on Xiao Li, who was flushed and ashamed.
He squeezed out a smile in embarrassment and apologized in a low voice, but muttered in his heart: "It's always been like this lately, is it really that the body is detoxifying a lot?"
Xiao Li's cousin nodded in agreement: "Fart is indeed a way to detoxify the body" However, Xiao Li's uncle shook his head and retorted: "I'm afraid it's not that simple." "A big discussion about farting and detoxification began, and there were different opinions and opinions.
01. The physiological effects of farting
Gas expulsion: When food enters the intestines, the residues in it that are not absorbed by the small intestine enter the large intestine. These residues are fermented and broken down by bacterial communities in the large intestine to produce a variety of gases, including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen sulfide.
These gases mix into a portion of the intestinal gas, which gradually moves distal to the colon as the intestine motilizes, and is eventually excreted through the anus.
When eating, drinking, or talking, people tend to unconsciously swallow some air, which mainly contains nitrogen and oxygen. Part of the air swallowed is excreted by belching in the stomach, and the rest goes into the intestines, which becomes one of the sources of farting.
Blood diffusion: The blood in the intestinal wall may also contain small amounts of gas, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, which can enter the intestinal lumen through the intestinal wall during blood circulation and become a supplement for intestinal gas.
Regulates intestinal pressure: Farts help maintain the balance of pressure in the intestines and prevent the intestines from overdistending. When too much gas accumulates in the intestines, bloating and discomfort can occur, and farting at the right time can alleviate these symptoms and ensure the normal functioning of the intestines.
02. Is farting a "detoxification"?
Although it is true that the farting process is accompanied by the excretion of some harmful substances such as sulfides, it is not accurate to think of it as simply "detoxification". In fact, the main function of farting is to regulate the pressure in the intestines, avoid discomfort caused by over-expansion of the intestines, and help remove excess gas produced during the digestion of food.
Those so-called "toxins" are mainly processed in the body through the detoxification and excretory systems of organs such as the liver and kidneys, and do not mainly rely on farting to remove them.
03. Frequent farting reveals health hazards
Intestinal dysfunction: Food is not adequately digested and absorbed in the intestines, resulting in large amounts of undigested food debris entering the large intestine, providing bacteria with a rich fermentation substrate that produces large amounts of gas.
An imbalance in the type, quantity, and proportion of intestinal microbiota may lead to an overproliferation of certain gas-producing bacteria, accelerating gas production. This may be related to factors such as long-term irrational drug use, changes in dietary habits, and mental stress.
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal mucosa affects food digestion and nutrient absorption, while the inflammatory response may stimulate increased intestinal secretion and increase gas production.
Other diseases of the digestive system, such as gastrointestinal polyps and intestinal cancer, may cause intestinal stricture and obstruction, affect the passage of food, lead to prolonged residence time of food in the intestine, increase fermentation and gas production, and some tumors may also directly stimulate intestinal secretion or change intestinal flora.
04. Dietary factors should not be ignored
Gas-producing foods: Certain foods such as beans and onions contain more fermentable carbohydrates, which are fermented by bacteria in the intestines to produce gas.
Eating habits: Eating too fast, chatting while eating, swallowing a lot of air, etc., can increase the amount of air swallowed, which indirectly leads to increased exhaust.
Diet: A high-fat, high-protein diet may increase the secretion of bile acids and fatty acids in the intestines, stimulate intestinal peristalsis and secretion, and promote gas production.
Food allergies or intolerances: Allergies or intolerances to certain foods can lead to intestinal inflammation and digestive dysfunction, triggering increased flatus.
In the face of frequent farting, a seemingly common phenomenon in life, we should uphold a responsible attitude towards our own health and rationally examine the health information that may be hidden behind it.
When the phenomenon of increased exhaust persists, especially when accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, it is important to pay enough attention to seek the help of a medical professional in a timely manner, and perform a comprehensive physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests.
Note: The content in the article is for reference only Some of the pictures are from the network and the infringement contact is deleted