What Is Farting?

Farting, also known as flatulence, is the release of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. It’s a completely natural bodily function that everyone experiences.

Average person farts 14–25 times a day.

Abnormally Frequent Farting: What It Means & What to Do

If you’re farting more than 25 times a day, especially with other symptoms, it might be considered excessive flatulence. While it’s often harmless, frequent farting can signal something going on in your digestive system.

⚠️ Common Causes of Excessive Farting

1. Dietary Causes

High-fiber foods (beans, lentils, broccoli, onions)

Carbonated drinks

Sugar alcohols (like sorbitol, mannitol – often in sugar-free products)

Lactose (if you’re lactose intolerant)

Fructose or high-fructose corn syrup

2. Swallowing Too Much Air (Aerophagia)

Chewing gum

Eating too fast

Drinking through straws

Talking while eating

Smoking

3. Food Intolerances

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