From "toot" to "cut the cheese" to "break wind," there's no shortage of euphemisms for passing gas. The only problem is that if we're too polite to discuss it, we might overlook a few important clues ...

Flatulence, commonly known as farting, is a normal bodily process caused by the buildup of gas in the digestive system. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal discomfort, and the frequent passing of gas ...