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What causes flatulence and how can you prevent it?

The Free Press Journal

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November 23, 2024

Farting can be caused due to various reasons that can range from the food you eat, the way you eat it, medication, your gut health and so on.

- Nupur Jha

What causes flatulence and how can you prevent it?

In this article, we will discuss the various reasons which lead to the production of gas in your tummy which ends up as a fart or flatulence. Did you know it is absolutely normal to pass out gas up to 20 times a day but farting more than that could point towards a serious health condition?

imageCommon symptoms of flatulence

  • Passing gas more than 20 times a day

  • Bloating or feeling of fullness

  • Abdominal discomfort or cramping

  • Audible sounds when passing gas

  • Smelly or odorless flatulence

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