Loose Sphincter Muscle?

[eve1974]

So ... this is an odd problem. Lately I can't control my errs farts.

No, they have not increased nor is there anything wrong with my bowl movement etc... rather the little blighters are "escaping". .. audibly.

Bit embarrassing when it happens in public. Happens a lot!

I seem not to be able to control them and they slip out unintentionally ...like little "parp, parp"

I recall this happening to my mum in law ...but she was old when it started (mid 80's) I'm only mid 40's.

I walk down the passage and with each step there's a little bit of "wind" escaping my bum!

I'm not overweight, am generally healthy, tho I have had early menopause (am on HRT) ...


HELP?

[Old_Geezer]

Wouldn't surprise me.
Maybe you need to regularly exercise it ?

[rowanwitch]

Welcome to middle age, eat sprouts and beans have fun

[ummmm]

I find the laxative I take (lactulose) in small doses gets rid of excess wind without affecting toilet habits.

[davebro]

If you have wind it's probably not best to try to hold it in. Find out what's causing you to have wind in the first place.

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-farting

(other help sites are available)

[douglas9401]

Own it! Be loud, be proud!

[fbg40]

Have you tried a cork ? Sorry, couldn't resist it ! Remove the answer if it offends.

[dannyk13]

The sphincter has no control over breaking wind.You need to adjust your diet.

[Prudie]

While I suppose it's a funny topic I'm sure it's not funny for you, I'd find it horrendously embarrassing and not something to accept as part of old age - you're in your 40s. Have you looked on the internet or possibly speak to GP about change of HRT or diet - increased flatulence is a common symptom of both menopause and HRT.

[maggiebee]

Ah, as Rabbie Burns was reported to have said

"Where ere you be let the wind go free
For the want o' a fart was the death of me/"