1. Enough entertainers performed with their flatus that the term flatulist was coined. 2. In addition, anal stretching can increase the rate of flatus incontinence. 3. Patient stops passing flatus and motion, abdomen is distended. 4. I realize flatus is generally harmless, but bloating can be unpleasant. 5. Levitt says less than 1 part in 10, 000 of flatus is odiferous. 6. Some of the hydrogen is emitted as flatus . 7. Flatus is also the medical word for gas generated in the stomach or bowels.8. Inability to negotiate sigmoidoscope or a flatus tube. 9. Abdominal distension can be treated with extending the abdomen, gentle massage and encourage passing flatus . 10. It is known that increased dietary sulfur-containing amino acids significantly increases the smell of flatus .