2. It will make you feel bloated all the time.
Research is unclear whether holding in farts directly causes bloating and distension. However, willfully suppressing gas makes people feel mentally bloated and worried. Though the abdominal swelling is minor, the perception of bloating can become significant.
When you resist natural urges to fart, you remain hyperfocused on the trapped gas inside. This distorts your sense of fullness. Passing gas provides psychological relief as well as physical release. So, if you are fretting about a tiny tummy balloon, let it out! You’ll find the mental bloat shrinks faster than your waistline ever could.