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What phenomenon causes flatulence (farting) after eating beans?

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What phenomenon causes flatulence (farting) after eating beans?

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Flatulence is the passage of intestinal gas (flatus) through the rectum. Passing gas is normal, and every human being does it at least 14 times a day, consciously or unconsciously. Sometimes, however, flatulence happens more often than expected, and this can become an embarrassing problem. Extreme flatulence can even interfere with a person’s ability to work and socialize comfortably with other people. Most cases of flatulence are related to factors that can be controlled. This is because intestinal gas usually comes from two sources swallowed air or the work of intestinal bacteria on undigested food. Swallowing air is one cause of flatulence. Although much of this swallowed air is belched upwards through the mouth, a small amount passes into the intestines and out through the rectum. People swallow air in many different ways, particularly by: Unconsciously gulping air as they talk, especially when they are upset, excited or nervous Eating or drinking in a hurry Chewing gum Smoking Dri

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