What is flatulence - Farting?

Want to know what is flatulence or Farting??

Flatulence is also referred to as fart / farting or passing the gas or breaking the wind. It is the expulsion of mixture of stomach gases which is known as flatus or just 'gas', through the rectum.

This gas is produced during the natural digestion process. It may also be produced because of consumption of certain gas producing foods.

This passing of gas may also be accompanied by a sound. This sound which is caused by the vibration of anal sphincter and sometimes by closed buttocks.

This gas may also have foul smell which is caused by the fermenting food for long in the intestines.

Farting can occur at any time of the day and in any position. It is a normal body function. It may be the signal of bowel movement. It may accompany stomach bloating or constipation. It may also be the indication of irritable bowel syndrome.