For Those Who Fart More Than 25 Times a Day: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Passing gas is normal.

In fact, the average person farts 10 to 20 times a day. It’s a natural result of digestion, gut bacteria activity, and swallowed air.

But when gas becomes excessive—more than 25 times a day, especially if it’s accompanied by discomfort, bloating, or changes in bowel habits, it may be your body signaling that something isn’t quite right.

Let’s break down what excessive gas can really mean.

1. Your Gut Bacteria May Be Out of Balance

Most gas doesn’t come from what you swallow—it comes from bacteria in your intestines.

When food isn’t fully digested in the small intestine, it moves into the colon, where bacteria ferment it. This fermentation produces gas.

Excessive gas may suggest:

• An overgrowth of certain gut bacteria

• Imbalance in the gut microbiome

• Difficulty breaking down specific carbohydrates

This is commonly seen in conditions like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Key sign:
Gas that appears shortly after eating and is persistent throughout the day.

2. You May Have Trouble Digesting Certain Foods

Some people lack enzymes needed to digest specific foods properly.

Common triggers include:

• Lactose (milk and dairy products)

• Fructose (fruit, honey, sweeteners)

• Certain carbohydrates found in beans, onions, cabbage, and wheat

When these foods aren’t digested well, they ferment—leading to frequent gas, bloating, and pressure.

This doesn’t mean those foods are “bad,” but it may mean your body processes them differently.

3. Excessive Gas Can Signal Digestive Disorders

While gas alone is rarely dangerous, chronic excessive gas can sometimes be associated with underlying digestive conditions, such as:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Celiac disease

• Inflammatory bowel conditions

• Food intolerances

In these cases, gas is often accompanied by:

• Abdominal pain

• Changes in stool (diarrhea or constipation)

• Cramping or urgency

If gas is new, worsening, or disruptive, it’s worth investigating.

4. Swallowing Too Much Air Adds Up

Every time you:

• Eat too quickly

• Chew gum

• Drink carbonated beverages

• Talk while eating

you swallow air.

That air has to go somewhere.

People under stress or anxiety may swallow even more air unconsciously, increasing gas production throughout the day.

5. Diet Plays a Bigger Role Than You Think

Highly processed foods can feed gas-producing bacteria.

Foods that commonly increase gas include:

• Ultra-processed snacks

• Artificial sweeteners

• Sugary drinks

• Fatty, low-fiber meals

Ironically, too little fiber can also worsen gas by slowing digestion.

Balance matters.

6. When Excessive Gas Is a Warning Sign

Gas by itself is usually harmless.

However, you should consider medical advice if excessive gas is combined with:

• Unintentional weight loss

• Persistent abdominal pain

• Blood in stool

• Ongoing diarrhea

• Fatigue or anemia

These symptoms suggest something beyond simple digestion issues.

7. What You Can Do Right Now

To reduce excessive gas:

• Eat slowly and mindfully

• Keep a food journal to identify triggers

• Limit carbonated drinks

• Increase fiber gradually

• Stay hydrated

• Manage stress

Sometimes small changes bring big relief.

A Final Perspective

Farting is human.

But persistent, excessive gas is information—not something to ignore or joke away entirely.

Your gut is one of the most sensitive systems in your body. When it’s unhappy, it speaks up—sometimes loudly.

Listening early can prevent bigger problems later.

Your body doesn’t overreact without a reason.