Hitler's Secret Battle with Flatulence

Adolf Hitler had a secret problem that his inner circle knew all too well: He was constantly,

violently gassy. We're talking chronic, unstoppable flatulence. And it wasn't just awkward.

It was medically documented. Hitler suffered from severe gastrointestinal issues his entire

adult life. Bloating, cramps, and yes, relentless farting.

His personal physician, Dr. Theodor Morell, prescribed him a cocktail of medications to try and control

it, including anti-gas pills that contained strychnine. Strychnine.

A literal poison. To stop the farts. It didn't work. In fact, some historians

believe Hitler's drug regimen, including the anti-flatulence meds, contributed to his