Expert answers: Is passing gas 10-20 times per day normal?
Passing gas or farting is a natural and unavoidable bodily function. But just how much gas is too much? Should you be worried if you’re feeling extra gassy?We spoke to Dr Narendra Singhla, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, to get the facts straight.
Why do we fart?
Farting happens because of the digestive process. When we eat, our bodies break down food into nutrients, but some foods aren’t fully digested in the small intestine. These undigested particles pass into the large intestine, where gut bacteria ferment them, releasing gas.
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According to Dr Singhla, this process produces a mix of gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and even methane. Swallowed air from eating too fast or drinking c...