An NHS doctor has gone viral on TikTok after revealing how often and why humans pass so much gas – including why some people are worse than others.

The GP, who goes by Doctor Sooj online, said the average person is believed to fart between five to 15 times a day.

But this isn’t just a case of eating a lot of beans.

The 31-year-old medical professional from Hertfordshire shares that there are many reasons people could suffer from excessive farting.

The doctor, who has 47,500 followers on social media, ( ) explained further in a TikTok, which has 587,600 views so far.

“The NHS says that the average person farts between five and 15 times a day, but more than that can be normal for some people,” Dj Sooj says in the clip.

“However, it can also be an indicator of certain conditions.

“People who have lactose intolerance or coeliac disease tend to be more flatulent than others.

“It can also be a sign of things like constipation, eating things that are difficult to digest and irritable bowel syndrome.”

The TikTok has over 7,300 likes and plenty of comments from baffled users.

Many people confessed to passing gas much more often than the NHS average.

Alisha said: “My farts are loud n so smelly and thats not right for a woman like me.” [sic]

Paul commented: “I fart about 50 times before 10am.”

Amaz added: “I farted 20 times in the AM.”

Ali wrote: “Better out than in I say.”

“I fart over 100 times a day,” said another user.

“I do it so that other people can appreciate it,” joked Ron.

“I thought it was beer,” added Nick.

“I’m sorry what? FIFTEEN TIMES A DAY?!!!!,” commented someone else.

“Proven fact that pretty girls let off the most frequent and worst farts i dont make the rules,” said Nin. [sic]

“It’s on average 0 times a day for females though right,” joked Ollie.

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