Each person once got into an awkward situation due to gas formation. It happens that the exit of gases from the intestines is too loud and odorous. Sometimes this happens in public places, which is extremely frustrating. Why this happens and how much gas in a person, as well as a few facts about flatulence, we will consider below.
Where does it come from
The gas emitted by humans is the result of the work of the digestive system. It is produced when air enters the esophagus and food is digested.
Human gases include:
• nitrogen;
• hydrogen;
• carbon dioxide;
• methane;
• oxygen.
There are food categories that contribute to gas formation, such as legumes.
Few facts
1. The human body produces an average of 500 ml of gas per day, but in some cases the volume can reach 2600 ml. The gases are released about 14 times a day.
2. By how many gases a person emits per day, one can understand how well the digestive system works. If there is no gas formation at all, this is a reason to see a doctor. If a person often lets gas, this is already called flatulence. In this case, it is recommended to exclude provocateurs from the diet.
3. Intestinal gases can ignite. Many have seen this in films and cartoons.
4. Intestinal gases have a temperature of 37 ° C.
5. The gas outlet speed is 11 km / h.
6. A sonorous bunch or a quiet "whisper" - it all depends on the amount of gas and the sphincter (muscle ring in the intestine). The more the latter is compressed, the louder the gas exit will be.
7. Even after death, the human body continues to release gases.
Why does a person let gas
Gassing and moderate release of gases is a normal physiological phenomenon. A couple of centuries ago, farting at the table was even necessary, not something that was possible. Now it is already a shame, just like burping.
So why does a person let gas? Since they (like feces) are the result of digestion, they also need to go somewhere. Most often they go out together. If you have a severe stomach ache, then most likely a large amount of gas has accumulated that must be released.
