Stomach Growling
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Content updated on Nov 26, 2023
About the symptom
Stomach noises, growling or borborygmi can be caused by normal digestion called peristalsis. It describes a condition when a person is aware of his or her own intestinal peristaltic movement. Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Recent weight loss
White or clay-colored stools
Edema
Abdominal pain
Fever
Hematochezia (rectal bleeding)
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Lower abdominal pain
Possible causes
- Bacterial gastroenteritis
Bacterial infection of the gut. It can be prevented by cleaning fruits and vegetables, cooking raw meat properly to kill bacteria causing food poisoning, and making sure all water is boiled before consumption.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
A condition with recurring episodes of abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is diagnosed when no clear cause can be found despite investigations. The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but stress and certain foods are known to cause flare-ups.
- Viral gastroenteritis
Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.
- Ulcerative colitis
- Lactose intolerance
- Crohn's disease
Nicotine addiction
Thalamic syndrome
Related serious diseases
- Gas gangrene
This is a severe and potentially fatal bacterial infection (clostridial bacteria) affecting the deeper skin layers. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes and weak immune systems are at higher risk.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you hear gurgling sounds in the abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Are there people around you with the same symptoms?
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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