Flatulence is the passage of intestinal gas also known by the ‘F’ word as (flatus) through the rectum. Passing gas is normal, and every human being does it at least 14 times a day, consciously or unconsciously. Sometimes flatulence happens more often than expected, and this can become an embarrassing problem to the point where people hold their intestinal gas inside. Find out what a Surgeon Reveals Terrifying Reason Why YOU Should Never Hold Gas In 

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