How to stop farting in your sleep
It's completely understandable if nighttime farting bugs you.
Here are some simple steps to help you stop farting in your sleep:
- Watch your diet: Skip bloating foods like cabbage or beans in the evening and go for easy-to-digest options like rice or cooked veg instead.
- Eat slower and chew well: This cuts down on swallowed air and keeps gas in check.
- Ditch fizzy drinks: Swap them for water or unsweetened herbal teas.
- Stay active: A little walk after dinner or some meditation can get your digestion moving smoothly.
- Try home remedies: Teas made from fennel, caraway, or anise can settle your gut.
If these tricks don’t do the job, it might be worth checking for a food intolerance [1] to get to the bottom of it.
Why do we fart in our sleep?
Your digestion slows down [2] while you’re snoozing, which means gases can build up in your gut.
Naturally, these will need to escape.
These gases come from two main sources:
- Swallowed air: When you eat, drink, or even chat, you gulp down air that collects in your digestive system.
- Digestion processes: Gut bacteria break down food, releasing gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen.
Since your body relaxes during sleep, those gases can slip out without you noticing.
So farting in your sleep is a completely natural process!
But there are a few habits that may increase gases [3], leading to more farting.
These may be at play:
- Diet: Certain foods like beans, cabbage, onions, or dairy can crank up gas production in your gut.
- Eating habits: Eating too fast or gulping air while you munch builds up gas in your system.
- Fizzy drinks: They release extra gases in your stomach that later travel through your gut.
- Food intolerances: Lactose or fructose intolerances can lead to more gas buildup.
- Stress: Feeling wound up can mess with your digestion and boost bloating.
So, there's no need to panic - there are everyday reasons that explain why you're farting in your sleep.
Is farting in your sleep normal?
Yes, absolutely! 😉
There’s no need to worry unless you’re also experiencing additional symptoms like tummy pain or bloating.
If that's the case, we'd recommend seeing your GP or healthcare professional to help you figure out what's going on.
Final thoughts on how to stop farting in your sleep
Farting in your sleep is perfectly normal - it’s even a sign your digestion is doing its thing.
If it seems excessive or is making you feel uncomfortbale, you can tweak your diet and habits to help you stop farting in your sleep.
And if that doesn't help, a food intolerance or digestion issue may be at play, and it'd be a good idea to chat with your GP.
Frequently asked questions
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How often does the average person fart per day?
On average, people fart 10 to 20 times a day.
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Which foods cause the most gas in your gut?
Beans, cabbage, onions, and dairy are top culprits for sparking bloating and gas.
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Can stress lead to more farting?
Yep, stress can slow down or rev up your digestion, making bloating worse.
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Are fizzy drinks a cause of farting in your sleep?
Yes, they could be.
Fizzy drinks dump extra gases into your stomach that can then build up overnight.
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When should I see a doctor about frequent farting?
If excessive farting is accompanied by with intense tummy pain, diarrhoea, or other digestion woes, get it checked out.
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