This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
“You might be farting while you’re sleeping…”
- Family or partner pointed out
- My stomach feels refreshed when I wake up in the morning
- You can’t stop it while you’re sleeping, right?
Have you ever felt this kind of anxiety?
In conclusion,
👉 It is “normal” to fart while sleeping in most cases.
Author
“I have to be careful even while I’m sleeping? “It’s okay if you don’t think so🌿”
Why do I fart when I sleep?
✔ Answer: Because your body is the most relaxed
During sleep, our body changes
- Less muscle strength
- Loss of conscious control
It will be in state.
The same goes for the muscles around the anus,
which makes it easier for gas to naturally escape.
(Mayo Clinic)
✔ Gas accumulated during the day is coming out
During the day
- Eating
- Breathe
- Intestinal fermentation
By
gas gradually accumulates in the intestines.
While you are awake, you hold it back unconsciously, but
when you sleep, the brake is released, so
it may come out all at once.
Author
“Rather, it can be said that “it’s coming out properly = your body is working normally.”
Causes that make you more likely to fart while sleeping
✔ ① Dinner content and time
Eating before going to bed
is likely to lead directly to gas.
Especially susceptible to:
- Beans and dairy products
- Fatty food
- Eating too much dietary fiber
- Meal just before bed
These are
easily fermented in the intestines during the night, which may cause
more farting during sleep.
✔ ② Sleeping position
The ease with which gas comes out also changes depending on your posture.
- Supine
- Landscape
There are different ways of putting pressure on the intestines, and
some positions make it easier for gas to move.
✔ ③ Stress reaction
It’s surprising, but
- Tense during the day
- Relax all at once at night
Some people are more likely to fart during sleep.
This is because the intestines become active at the timing when the autonomic nervous system switches.
Author
“It’s natural for your body to relax at night as much as you work hard during the day.”
Can you stop farting while sleeping?
In conclusion,
👉 Basically there is no need to stop.
If you try to force it to stop,
- Gas accumulates in the intestines
- Stomach tension
- Morning discomfort
.
For the body,
It’s easier to let it out.
Easy measures if you are concerned
✔ ① Reconsider your dinner a little
- Eat 2-3 hours before bed
- Chew well
- Reduce the amount of foods that produce gas
There is no need to “completely avoid” it.
✔ ② Move your body lightly before going to bed
- Stretch slowly
- Light exercises
- Take a deep breath
This alone will cause the gas in your intestines to move before you go to bed, and
may be less likely to come out all at once during the night.
Author
“It feels like a reset before going to bed.”
✔ ③ Keeps your stomach from getting cold
Coldness
disturbs intestinal movement.
- Does not cool your stomach
- Thin belly wrap
- Cooling measures
is also surprisingly effective.
Case that requires attention
In the following cases,
you may consider visiting a medical institution.
- Strong odor persists every night
- I have abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation
- Weight loss and bloody stools
- Woke up in the middle of the night with pain
These may also be related to
intestinal disease or indigestion.
If you are concerned about your partner or family
Fart while sleeping
- The person is unaware
- Physiological phenomena
And
It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Many people
just don’t realize that they are actually appearing.
Author
“Just knowing that you’re not alone will make you feel better🌿”
Summary | Farting while sleeping is a normal reaction of the body
✨ Farts during sleep
→ Muscles relax and farts come out naturally
✨ Main causes
→ Diet, posture, stress, intestinal activity
✨ No need to worry about the basics
→ Coming out = your body is adjusting well
Author
“Your body is working properly even while you are resting.
You can sleep with peace of mind.🌙”
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