flatus

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of Flatus

A breath; a puff of wind.

Wind or gas generated in the stomach or other cavities of the body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Excessive flatus smell Although flatus possesses physiological smell, this may be abnormally increased in some patients and cause social distress to the patient. Source: Internet

Increased smell of flatus presents a distinct clinical issue from other complaints related to intestinal gas. citation Some patients may exhibit over-sensitivity to bad flatus smell, and in extreme forms, olfactory reference syndrome may be diagnosed. Source: Internet

Diets high in protein, especially sulfur-containing amino acids, have been demonstrated to significantly increase the smell of flatus. Source: Internet

Enough entertainers performed with their flatus that the term flatulist was coined. Source: Internet

Diets that aim to reduce the amount of undigested fermentable food residues arriving in the colon have been shown to significantly reduce the volume of flatus produced. Source: Internet

Hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane are all produced in the gut and contribute 74% of the volume of flatus in normal subjects. Source: Internet

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