Fart
Why Not Being Able To Fart Could Be A Serious Warning Sign – Health Digest
Dr. Ganjhu explained that our lower gastrointestinal tract contains two sets of muscles known as the internal and external sphincters (via Self). While the internal sphincter functions autonomically, the external sphincter is a voluntary muscle, which is why we can clench up our rear end when trying to conceal a fart. When a fart is […]
How Many Calories Do You Burn When You Fart? – Health Digest
As for really loud toots, the same answer applies, per medical director of the weight management and bariatric surgery program at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Dr. Matthew R. Pittman (via Women’s Health). “Even if you experienced the most violent, explosive fart you can imagine, it would be pretty difficult to burn calories during it,” explained the doctor. But […]