Why does my gas smell so bad?!


Question: Why does my gas smell so bad?
I know this sounds funny and all, but I am really curious. It doesnt matter what I eat, it can always clear out a room.

Answers:

Rotten egg smell is found in garlic, onions, and hot peppers. If you eat a lot of those, or other spicy foods like curry, the bacteria in your gut eats the garlic, and gives off sulfur dioxide (rotten egg smell). BBQ sauce also tends to have a lot of garlic in it also.

So, stop eating those foods.

I had the same problem. I avoid those foods now.



People with diets rich in high-fiber foods are more likely to experience problems with gas. But excess gas build up could be related to other factors or health concerns, including:

Antibiotic Use — Antibiotics destroy the normal bacterial flora in the bowel. These bacteria are essential for proper digestion and prevention of gas buildup.

Artificial sweeteners — Some people have a low tolerance for artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol and mannitol found in some sugar-free foods, gums, and candies. Some people develop gas and diarrhea when they eat these sweeteners.

Constipation — Constipation occurs when digest foods are not regularly expelled from your colon. This can also make it difficult to pass gas, which may lead to bloating and discomfort.

Food intolerances — Some people experience gas and bloating after eating dairy products. This occurs when the body is unable to process the lactose sugar in dairy foods. Other people are sensitive to foods that contain gluten, a protein found in wheat and some other grains. Eating these foods can also produce gas and diarrhea.

Health conditions — Chronic conditions such as diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease can also lead to production of excess gas in the body. More serious conditions also increase the likelihood of abdominal distention such as cirrhosis, bowel obstruction or heart disease. Furthermore, cancer of the bowel, of the pancreas or the ovary and uterus can cause constipation and stop movement of faeces and gas through the bowel.

Laxative use — Overuse of laxatives may cause gas to build up in the body.

Read more: Flatulence Causes and Risk Factors http://ehealthforum.com/health/flatulence_causes_and__risk_factors-e538.html#ixzz1HcIOWxNM

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It can depend on what you eat whether they smell terrible or just bad, if you have a high protein intake, they will smell quite bad.

Again as someone else has said high fibre can also cause the same effect.

Try drinking more water and if in a room with people, try to exit when possible to pass gas.



Hey Seth,

The smell is dictated by the bacteria in your gut. Eat yogurt / drink some of those yogurt shakes and the smell will change. It worked for me.

RR



Methane is like that. You are actually smelling what's in your colon - both tissue and fecal matter.

health and hot air



I think it depends on your health conditon and your constitution.



you stink, i guess




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