Persistent gas retention can cause painful intestinal cramps. These sharp or dull pains might be mistaken for something more serious, like appendicitis or gallbladder issues. But in reality, it might just be your gut yelling at you for holding in your toots. Let’s be honest—holding it in for too long increases the odds of an accidental release. And it probably won’t happen in private. It’s like your body keeps score and chooses the worst possible moment for payback.
