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Is it bad to hold in farts?
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Not necessarily: Not if you are in a crowded room. Flatulence is a normal bodily function. Trying to "hold in farts" is normal if you are in public places, etc. But eventually the gas will dissipate or make its way out.
Answered 3/15/2013
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