What’s wrong with Whoopi? The expert says that frequent farting may be due to her diet

Whoopi Goldberg frequently passes the gas live on national television, drawing laughter and gasps of horror from presenters and fans alike.

Whoopi, who says her name is inspired by her favorite elementary school whoopie pillow, has battled inappropriate flatulence for years — with another moment of embarrassment hitting her on Wednesday. This is the fourth time she has gassed on air during The View.

Doctors told DailyMail.com today that it could be linked to her age, 67, or the medications she could have taken to diagnose her sciatica.

They said it may also be related to her diet, which was previously reported to consist of gas-inducing frozen pizza and prepared foods, or her lack of physical activity.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Basouda, a gastroenterologist at Princess Grace Hospital in London, told DailyMail.com that these foods can slow down bowel movements and cause constipation.

“Of course, we need to talk to a patient specifically,” said Dr. Al-Basouda.

“[But] If she eats a lot of junk food, or anything with a lot of fat like processed foods, this can also slow her bowel movement and cause constipation.

“Fast food is not healthy for the gut and may also alter the number of gut bacteria.”

He added that a shift in the diet towards more healthy foods and more leafy greens can also cause a bout of flatulence because it transports bacteria into the intestines.

The famous Hollywood star was also diagnosed with sciatica in 2021, which took her off the show for a few weeks last summer.

People with sciatica, which affects up to 40 percent of people at some point in their lives, experience pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling in their legs.

It is caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve – one of the longest in the body that runs from the buttocks to the foot.

Asked about her battle with sciatica, Dr. Al-Basouda said, “In general, people with sciatica are less active, which is a risk factor for constipation because there is more fermentation in the stool.

They also take painkillers, too much of which can cause constipation because they cause more fermentation and gas in the stool.

It is not clear if she is still taking pain medication for the condition.

But doctors warn that these can increase the risk of flatulence because they slow down bowel movements, leaving food more time to ferment.

This also happens with age as the lining of the intestinal muscles weakens, which doctors say can also cause flatulence.

As people get older, the anal sphincter muscle may weaken — or stick out of the intestine — as well, increasing the risk of uncontrolled flatulence.

Asked why Goldberg’s “hot air” was on the air, Dr. Jessica Cording, a registered dietitian in New York City, suggested it might be diet-related.

“If someone is experiencing excessive amounts of gas, something that may be contributing to that is certain foods,” she said.

Cruciferous vegetables, legumes, lentils like that…are known to produce gas the most.

Someone who is just starting to add more fiber to their diet can cause more gas in their intestines.

“If they swallow a lot of air while eating — and therefore eat too quickly — and chew gum, that can also cause them to swallow a lot of air — leading to flatulence.”

She added, “What I would say to someone if they experience it to the point where it seems excessive or unmanageable, I would encourage them to see a gastroenterologist, just in case anything major is involved.”

Other causes of flatulence include intolerance to various foods such as dairy products.

He said people who pass gas regularly should be sure to see a doctor, adding that they would be happy to see her at the Harley Street Clinic in London.

Goldberg’s representatives did not respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment.

Goldberg gasped loudly on national television only Wednesday, which led to her exclusion from her talking points.

“That was gas,” she told the audience, before being greeted with fits of laughter.

Such incidents have become common on the daytime talk show “The View” in recent years, with a similar situation emerging just weeks earlier when viewers reported hearing bloating noises in the middle of a discussion.

In another incident in 2014, a segment on flu vaccines was interrupted by a loud voice that caused Goldberg to rise from her seat and say, “Excuse me! Whoah, whoah.”

She later denied gassing the air, saying “there was a sound we hadn’t heard before.”

there Even screenshots online about farting live in 2011 while filming another segment for The View, where she said, “I feel like I pulled a frog out of there.”

Previous concerns about Goldberg’s diet have yet to be raised Earth She mentioned in February of last year that she weighed 350 pounds, calling her “Wobbly Whoopi.”

In late 2021 a report from Enstarz Citing the National Enquirer she also alleged that she was causing irritation in the group because of her poor diet – including eating out on frozen pizza, takeout and dessert.

Frequent gas bouts have left viewers across the country wondering what happens to the star of “The Lion King.”

Despite the host admitting that she did indeed have a gassy moment, viewers are divided on whether it was a burp or a fart.

‘Yes !!! Forgive me. I am waiting! Did Whoopi let out the gas? someone said.

Another fan agreed, saying, “That was gas!”

However, one person said he thought it was a burp, not a fart.

she burps. “They are so loud and talking on top of each other,” the fan wrote.

The loud gas noise comes just weeks after the show was briefly interrupted by another noise that stopped both hosts and viewers in their tracks.

The noise was heard when the ladies just started discussing classified documents that were found inside former Vice President Mike Pence’s home.

In a clip during the show, Goldberg is seen pointing to a puddle of water for Sarah Haines, prompting Haines to move her chair when she hears the noise.

Goldberg is heard softly saying “Um” as Haines jumps back, saying “Uhm.”

Haines begins to move quickly, shifting her chair, when the sound breaks out.

Then, co-host Joy Behar looked on while Alyssa Farrah Griffin, still trying to talk coherently about Pence, started laughing at the situation.

“We had a little spill on the other side of the table,” Griffin says with a laugh.

Haines replies, “Now it’s on my pants.”