Passing gas is a normal part of digestion. In fact, healthy people release gas between 14 and 23 times a day on average, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. But what happens when you’re clocking in over 25 farts a day—every day?
While occasional increases in gas may be harmless, persistently excessive flatulence—especially when accompanied by other symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, or foul odor—can indicate deeper issues within your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here’s what science says about what might be going on inside your body:
