Farting Causes, Questions and More

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Other Causes for Gas

While the normal digestion of food commonly causes gas, there are other reasons people may experience excessive farting. Intolerances to certain foods, such as wheat or dairy, may be responsible for farting more than usual. Being constipated, improper breathing during exercise and taking certain medications can also cause gas buildup.

Certain diseases or disorders can cause excessive gas. Celiac disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and cancers of the digestive tract are a few examples.

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