Why your farts are smelling worse than usual and how to figure out the key culprit in your diet

Although farting is normal and usually nothing to worry about, if your gas is also accompanied by persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, changes in bowel habits, blood in your poo, severe bloating or if symptoms are new and worsening, it’s worth visiting your GP. “If symptoms are frequent or disruptive, it’s worth speaking to a GP to rule out conditions such as lactose intolerance, coeliac disease, IBS or other digestive disorders,” says Adrienne.