WE all fart and it's something that is completely normal.
But you may have noticed that sometimes when you pass gas, it feels a little warmer than others.
Now one expert has revealed exactly why sometimes farts can feel hot when they exit the body and what really causes that uncomfortable burning sensation.
Clinical associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at NYU Langone Health, Lisa Ganjhu explained that this humid feeling is based on your body temperature.
"The heat of the gas that comes out of your body is going to be the same temperature as what your body is," the expert told Men's Health.
The medic explained that the burning sensation you might feel when you let one rip, could be down either acidic or spicy foods.
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This could include dishes such as curry, or meals that include acidic fruit like lemons and limes.
Prof Ganjhu added: "If it burns your mouth going down it’s going to burn your butt coming out," Professor Ganjhu added.
"The tissue in your mouth is very similar to the tissue in your rectum."
The NHS states that if you have excessive farts or if your wind has become particularly smelly, then there are things you can do to quell it.
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This includes eating smaller meals more often, drinking and chewing food slowly with your mouth closed and exercising on a regular basis in order to improve how your body digests food.
Guidance states that you should also try drinking peppermint tea.
However, if your farts are getting out of hand, the experts said you should avoid chewing gum or sucking sweets in order to avoid inhaling more air.
You should also stay away from beer, wine or fruit juice and foods that are hard to digest.
When to see a GP
The NHS states that you should see a GP if farting is affecting your life and treatments from the pharmacy and self-help haven't worked.
You should also book in to see a medic if you have a stomach ache or bloating that will not go away or keeps coming back.
If you keep getting constipation or diarrhoea or if you've lost weight without trying then you should also see your GP.
If you've had blood in your poo for three weeks or longer then it's important to get help.
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These symptoms might be down to issues like constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.
But if in doubt, go and get checked out.
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