While all of this can be horribly unpleasant, that buildup of gas in particular is what can lead to extra burping (or farting) in people with IBS, Dr. Farhadi says. 6. You have a peptic ulcer. A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or the first part of your ...
Flatulence, also known as farting, is the act of passing intestinal gas from the anus. The average person farts less than 20 times per day. Gas in the gastrointestinal tract has only two sources. It is either swallowed by air or is produced by bacteria that normally inhabit the intestines,...