Question 1

what causes frequent bad smelling farts?

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Noxious flatus: Noxious flatus, otherwise known as smelly farts are a natural occurrence but can be worsened by eating certain foods such as kale, broccoli,  and other foods high in nitrogen.  I hope this helps.

Question 2

what causes some farts to smell and others don't?

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Diet, bacteria: Colonic gas is composed of the end products of the metabolism of bacteria in your gut.  Dietary alterations can encourage the production of certain types of gas, some with odor and other not.  Also the type of bacteria in your colon can also affect this.

Question 3

i use to fart a lot. i don't know the cause of it. i need help to control it.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Eating a healthy diet can cause gas due to excess fiber. Since humans don't digest the fiber, intestinal bacteria will eat it and make gas as a byproduct. "Beano" enzyme may help. Another reason is lactose intolerance, in which one can't digest lactose (milk sugar). "Lactaid" tablets help. A third reason is sugar alcohols, like maltitol, that can cause gas. The doctor can look for other causes.

Question 4

what causes occasionally farting?

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Bowel bacteria: You have lots of bacteria in your bowel that create gas while they're doing their marvelous work in your body -- including making vitamins, etc.  If you eat something that upsets their balance, you may have more gas.  Also eating beans, alcohol sugars, etc.  You can take probiotics and/or digestive enzymes and see if it helps.

Question 5

what cause black farting and sometimes its bloody?

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Black farting: The blackness is due your bloody stool. It is abnormal and should definitely be investigated

Question 6

what causes really bad farts for an extended period of time?

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Flatulence: This may very well be proof of a food allergy.  Flatulence is common and a sign of healthy diet in some instances.  High fiber diets increase flatulence.  Your term 'bad' makes me think this is more than just routine flatulence.  You may want to look at doing a food diary for a week and seeing if you can discern a problem there that may be the cause of this 'bad' situation.

Question 7

can anyone tell me what causes farts and how can i prevent them?

Accepted Answer

Flatus: Undigested food (usually carbs) can undergo bacterial fermentation in the colon with production of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. This leads to gas (Flatus).
Gas production is common w cabbage, broccoli,  Brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, peppers, apples, raisins, prunes, bananas, avocados &amp; melons. Use of dairy products if lactose intolerant is another cause. You can purchase

Question 8

what causes farts to burn and smell?

Accepted Answer

Methane and: hydrogen sulfide, by-products of the digestive process and normal colonic bacteria

Question 9

what causes my bad farts after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Symptoms of alcohol intolerance may include: headache, flushing, hives, nasal congestion,  GI upset, nausea/vomiting ; low blood pressure. 
 You could be allergic to alcohol or it's ingredients such as yeast, grains, sulfites, histamines ; other chemicals.

Question 10

what food causes people to fart more than usual?

Accepted Answer

Beans: Beans have undigestible sugars that are fermented by bacteria in the colon, making gas. Bean also have lectins that affect bowel motility.

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