What is flatulence?
Flatulence is the evacuation of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. It is a natural process that occurs in everyone. On average, a person experiences flatulence between 14 and 25 times a day.
Too frequent flatulence: what does it mean and what to do?
If you pass gas more than 25 times a day, especially if you have other symptoms, this may be considered excessive flatulence. In most cases, this is not dangerous, but it can be a sign of a digestive problem.
Common causes of excessive flatulence
1. Dietary reasons
Foods rich in fiber (beans, lentils, broccoli, onions)
Soft drinks
Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol – common in diet/sugar-free products)
Lactose (if you are milk intolerant)
Fructose and high fructose corn syrup
