Though farting loudly may have been a big hit when you were a kid, in the adult world, farting loudly usually won't help you make any friends -- and it usually won't win you many fans. But holding in your gas can lead to health issues like bloating, indigestion, and heartburn[1] . Farting is a natural and necessary occurrence that everyone does every day. There's no shame in having to fart, but you can minimize the sound and smell of your farts and adjust your diet and your daily habits to reduce how often you fart.