Anal pain is discomfort in the anus, where bowel movements exit. Most causes are harmless but can be severe due to nerve endings. Pain can range from itching to sharp pain during bowel movements
Farts are normal gas from swallowed air and bacterial food breakdown. Wet farts contain liquid and may have a "liquid" sound. Hydrogen sulfide gas adds odor when mixed with other gases
Flatulence is the expulsion of gas from intestines via anus. Normal flatus volume ranges from 476 to 1,491 mL/24 hours. Normal flatus has unpleasant odor and can be embarrassing
Walnuts are Heart-Check Certified and help lower LDL cholesterol. Two servings daily for two years reduced LDL cholesterol in older adults. 10g daily consumption may decrease cardiovascular disease risk
Intestinal villi are finger-like projections lining small intestine. Each villi is 0.5-1.6mm long, forming 6.5x larger nutrient absorption surface. Villi alternate with crypts, which are 1/3-1/5 as long
Normal bowel movement frequency is 3 solid or 3 watery stools daily. Less than 3 weekly hard stools may indicate constipation