3. It affects your colon health.
Passing gas relieves pressure that naturally builds up during digestion. Letting farts escape gently keeps your colon happy and healthy. But resisting your body’s urge to fart causes strain that can irritate the colon. Holding in gas may also lead to painful conditions like hemorrhoids over time.
Though farting may seem rude in company, it’s an important biological process. Suppressing farts simply redirects the gases elsewhere in your body. This can ultimately cause more distress than a little passing of gas would have. Don’t be afraid to let it out for colon health and comfort when you feel gassy. Releasing it prevents much worse problems down the road.