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