What Causes Smelly Flatulence?
bad smell image by Lisa Eastman from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/nl/gq/causes-smelly-flatulence_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Smelly flatulence is one of the most embarrassing of bodily functions It’s one of the most embarrassing of bodily emissions–flatulence or farting occurs when gases build up in the digestive tract and are expelled via the colon. This process is made even more embarrassing when accompanied by a strong odor. There are many contributors to stomach gases and their odor. Definition of Flatulence Flatulence, or gas in the stomach and intestines, happens when bacteria produced by fermenting, undigested food in the large intestine release carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen, hydrogen sulphide and oxygen. These gases are then expelled from the body via the colon. IBS as a Contributor Individuals with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) may be especially prone to smelly flatulence