Flatulence is a medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus. It occurs when gas collects inside the digestive system, and is a normal process.
Gas collects in two main ways. Swallowing air while you eat or drink and digestive gases such as hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide collect as you digest food.
Certain health conditions can cause symptoms of flatulence, including:
Flatulence is a possible side effect of many types of medicine, including:
Varenicline (Champix) – used to help people stop smoking.
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