Man who couldn't stop farting for 5 years sues food stall
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A father, age 46, from the UK claims that he has been unable to 'stop farting' ever since he ate a particular ham sandwich five years ago.
Tyrone Prades is currently pursuing legal action against a holiday market after revealing that the ham roll he purchased from them in 2017 is still giving him 'life-changing' flatulence, which keeps him up at night and makes him feel embarrassed in public.
In December 2017, Mr Prades went to a Christmas market in Birmingham with his wife and children, and that is when his ordeal started.
There, he purchased a ham roll for himself from a vendor's booth. But shortly after finishing the sandwich, he began to experience extreme stomach pain, fever, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
In the weeks that followed, his condition continued to deteriorate, and as a result, he was forced to spend the majority of his time resting in bed.
Tyrone Prades is suing a Christmas market because he says he can't stop farting after buying a ham roll from them in 2017. Credit: GI Associates. (Stock photo)
According to Robert Parkin, the lawyer handling the case, Mr Prades is still flatulent five years on with churning noises in his gut.
'The claimant continues to suffer from excessive flatulence, which causes him a great deal of embarrassment. The symptoms are, primarily, fatigue and altered bowel function associated with "churning" within his abdomen and flatulence,' he said.
'The claimant's stomach continues to make frequent churning noises to the extent his sleep can become disrupted.'
Mr Parkin asserted that the salmonella bacteria had been present in the ham hock, and he claimed that other customers who had purchased sandwiches from the same vendor had also become ill.
'The extent of the symptoms has been life-changing,' he added.
According to the findings of an investigation conducted by Public Health England, the stall in question was reportedly shut down and subjected to a thorough cleaning after the incident.
Mr Prades is in the process of filing a lawsuit against Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd., the company that managed the holiday stalls at the time, seeking compensation for damages amounting to at least £200,000 (or $347,014 AUD).
However, they insist that they are not to blame.
Philip Davy, the firm's attorney, acknowledged that council environmental health officers discovered E.coli on a knife but not salmonella. He also brought up the fact that Mr Prades had not stated that he had an E. coli infection in his body.
'The allegation that the sandwich was contaminated with salmonella bacteria is not admitted and must be proven,' Mr Davy said.
The case will be tried in court at a later date.
Your body may be trying to communicate with you through your flatulence. Credit: Daily Express.
What is flatulence?
As food and nutrients are processed and broken down in the body, the digestive system produces flatulence as a byproduct.
When someone chews, eats, or swallows food, this causes a buildup of gas or air in the digestive tract. Some of this is taken in by the body, and the rest comes out when you fart or burp.
Even though frequently farting throughout the day and night is considered to be a normal and generally healthy process, the chronic gas buildup can cause uncomfortable bloating.
What does flatulence say about your health?
Eating too much fibre may lead to constipation and flatulence. It may also cause gas, bloating, and cramps. If this is the case, you should try gradually reducing your fibre consumption and increasing the amount of water you drink.
Sodas, carbonated drinks, and other fizzy drinks can expose the digestive system to too much gas and cause more frequent farting. To reduce the risk of flatulence, try limiting them or quitting altogether.
It's possible that eating too much sulphur-containing food, like brussels sprouts and broccoli, could cause your farts to smell unpleasant. The same thing can happen after eating beans, cheese, garlic, onions, wine, or cauliflower. In some cases, foul-smelling farts could also be the result of a sensitivity to certain foods.
So there you have it, folks! As it turns out, there is more to farts than what meets the eye (or reaches the nose…)
But keep in mind that the advice provided in this piece is only meant to serve as general guidance and should not be taken as formal medical advice. Before beginning any fitness program or altering your diet, always speak with your doctor or a dietician!
What are your thoughts? Do you have advice for people who are facing similar problems? Let us know in the comments!
Tyrone Prades is currently pursuing legal action against a holiday market after revealing that the ham roll he purchased from them in 2017 is still giving him 'life-changing' flatulence, which keeps him up at night and makes him feel embarrassed in public.
In December 2017, Mr Prades went to a Christmas market in Birmingham with his wife and children, and that is when his ordeal started.
There, he purchased a ham roll for himself from a vendor's booth. But shortly after finishing the sandwich, he began to experience extreme stomach pain, fever, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
In the weeks that followed, his condition continued to deteriorate, and as a result, he was forced to spend the majority of his time resting in bed.
Tyrone Prades is suing a Christmas market because he says he can't stop farting after buying a ham roll from them in 2017. Credit: GI Associates. (Stock photo)
According to Robert Parkin, the lawyer handling the case, Mr Prades is still flatulent five years on with churning noises in his gut.
'The claimant continues to suffer from excessive flatulence, which causes him a great deal of embarrassment. The symptoms are, primarily, fatigue and altered bowel function associated with "churning" within his abdomen and flatulence,' he said.
'The claimant's stomach continues to make frequent churning noises to the extent his sleep can become disrupted.'
Mr Parkin asserted that the salmonella bacteria had been present in the ham hock, and he claimed that other customers who had purchased sandwiches from the same vendor had also become ill.
'The extent of the symptoms has been life-changing,' he added.
According to the findings of an investigation conducted by Public Health England, the stall in question was reportedly shut down and subjected to a thorough cleaning after the incident.
Mr Prades is in the process of filing a lawsuit against Frankfurt Christmas Market Ltd., the company that managed the holiday stalls at the time, seeking compensation for damages amounting to at least £200,000 (or $347,014 AUD).
However, they insist that they are not to blame.
Philip Davy, the firm's attorney, acknowledged that council environmental health officers discovered E.coli on a knife but not salmonella. He also brought up the fact that Mr Prades had not stated that he had an E. coli infection in his body.
'The allegation that the sandwich was contaminated with salmonella bacteria is not admitted and must be proven,' Mr Davy said.
The case will be tried in court at a later date.
Your body may be trying to communicate with you through your flatulence. Credit: Daily Express.
What is flatulence?
As food and nutrients are processed and broken down in the body, the digestive system produces flatulence as a byproduct.
When someone chews, eats, or swallows food, this causes a buildup of gas or air in the digestive tract. Some of this is taken in by the body, and the rest comes out when you fart or burp.
Even though frequently farting throughout the day and night is considered to be a normal and generally healthy process, the chronic gas buildup can cause uncomfortable bloating.
What does flatulence say about your health?
Eating too much fibre may lead to constipation and flatulence. It may also cause gas, bloating, and cramps. If this is the case, you should try gradually reducing your fibre consumption and increasing the amount of water you drink.
Sodas, carbonated drinks, and other fizzy drinks can expose the digestive system to too much gas and cause more frequent farting. To reduce the risk of flatulence, try limiting them or quitting altogether.
It's possible that eating too much sulphur-containing food, like brussels sprouts and broccoli, could cause your farts to smell unpleasant. The same thing can happen after eating beans, cheese, garlic, onions, wine, or cauliflower. In some cases, foul-smelling farts could also be the result of a sensitivity to certain foods.
So there you have it, folks! As it turns out, there is more to farts than what meets the eye (or reaches the nose…)
But keep in mind that the advice provided in this piece is only meant to serve as general guidance and should not be taken as formal medical advice. Before beginning any fitness program or altering your diet, always speak with your doctor or a dietician!
What are your thoughts? Do you have advice for people who are facing similar problems? Let us know in the comments!
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