Most likely you have experienced being in a full elevator, when suddenly you have let one rip and are completely embarrassed. You try to look around so that you do not look like the culprit.

Unfortunately, farting (also known as flatulence) is a regular part of your daily processes within your body. Everyone does it; some simply fart more than others. Below you will discover some of the more common reasons that you may be farting more than others.

Why Do I Keep Farting?

1. Swallowing Air

The most common way you swallow air is by eating and drinking. Normally you will only swallow a small amount, but if you eat too fast or inhale more often while you eat and drink, then you will swallow more air. Chewing gum, smoking, sucking on hard candies or pen tops, swallowing large food without chewing thoroughly, and drinking carbonated drinks also cause you to swallow excessive amounts of air.

2. Constipation

You expel air through your anus more times than you know throughout the day. Constipation causes the gas to become trapped within your intestines behind the feces, which leads to a buildup that eventually expels itself in a large burst. You also become gassier when constipated because the food residues spend more time fermenting in your intestines.

3. Certain Food and Drink

A simple answer to "why do I keep farting?" is that you may be eating more carbohydrates, sorbitol, or other gas producing foods than you have in the past.

• Foods high in carbohydrates: Your body is not able to digest and absorb all carbohydrate effectively. Those left unprocessed within the intestines pass onto the colon to be processed. This process causes more gas that is expelled as farting. Some foods higher in unabsorbable carbohydrates include beans, broccoli, cabbage, artichokes, raisins, lentils, onions, cauliflower, pulses, prunes, Brussels sprouts and apples.
• Foods containing sorbitol or fructose: Foods and drinks that contain sorbitol, a sugar substitute in many diet drinks and sugar-free foods, as well as fructose can causes you to fart more because your body does not process it in the intestines.
• Gas producing foods: When you have gas that is extremely stinking, it's an indication that you may be eating foods that create gasses that contain sulfur. Not all foods react the same in each person, but some such as cabbage and onions should be avoided if you are extremely gassy.

4. Health Conditions

There are also many health conditions which may cause you to fart more than you did before or more than your friends. Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, lactose intolerance and giardiasis are a few of the most common ones.

5. Medicines

If you notice that you are farting more than normal, you may also want to check the medications that you are using. Many medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, laxatives, antifungal mediations, and varenicline may cause you to become more flatulent.

6. Other Causes

• Anxiety: Wondering "why do I keep farting?" perhaps you are just too anxious. Anxiety causes you to become more alert than normal so you simply notice the release of gas more than average. Anxiety and tension also cause you to swallow more air as well as releasing extra adrenaline which causes you to more forcefully release your gas.
• Childbirth: You may have damaged the muscles and nerves around your anus making it more difficult to control the release of gas. Farting during childbirth is actually very common, especially during labor. After a few months you should notice the amount of farting go down.
• Aging: As you age, the body decreases production of digestive juices thus cannot process foods as easily. This leads to more foods fermenting within the lower bowels because they are left undigested.

How to Stop Farting

Usually, farting does not indicate serious health conditions and some simple lifestyles can be of help.

1. Quit Bad Habits

When you swallow excess air, it is expelled through the anus, if you don't burp it out first. Slowing down when you eat, chewing your food longer, and avoiding straws will help you eliminate inhaling extra air.

Habits such as chewing gum and smoking naturally cause you to inhale excess air. This not only causes farting, but it also causes burping.

2. Watch Out for the Food and Drinks You Have

• Reduce sugar intake: Sugar creates more gas because it breaks down much quicker than other foods. Try reducing your sugar intake if you are uncomfortable with your gas release.
• Drink less soda: Soda and other carbonated drinks are one of the larges culprits of farting. The carbonation that enters your body has to be released. Drink less soda to fart less.
• Eliminate wheat products: Wheat is hard on the digestive tract as it takes longer to breakdown. It also has more time to ferment within your intestines. You can reduce your excess gas by cutting back on wheat products.
• Add good bacteria: Good bacteria, also known as probiotics help your body control its digestive process. The more probiotics you have in your system, the easier it is to break down foods while avoiding gas ad bloating.

3. Additional Tips

If you are still asking yourself, "why do I keep farting?" then try one of the following home remedies to help relieve yourself of excess gas.

• Thoroughly cook your vegetables.
• Eat fruits and vegetables in the morning.
• Drink herbal tea.
• Drink more water.
• Try to have a regular bowel movement.
• Do what you can to reduce stress.
• Exercise regularly to help your body release the excess gas in a quicker and easier manner.

When to Worry

If you find that your farting is extremely troublesome then you need to speak to your doctor. It is also important that you seek medical attention if you experience:

• Bloating and pain that does not go away
• Frequent constipation or diarrhea
• Uncontrolled weight loss or blood in your stools
• Indicative symptoms of infection such as vomiting, joint pain, chills or fever

These may indicate that you have health problems other than frequent gas.