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Try one of these related symptoms.
My stomach is rumbling
My bowel making noises
I feel my bowel movements are more intense than usual
Hear my abdominal sounds
Feel the intestinal peristalsis
Hear my stomach working
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
Generally, Stomach growling can be related to:
- Lactose Intolerance
A condition in which milk is poorly digested and absorbed. This occurs more commonly in adults, as the enzyme for digesting milk (lactase) decreases with age. Other risk factors include recent gut infections and non-Caucasian ethnicity.
- Crohn's Disease
It is an inflammatory condition of the gut. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. It can affect anywhere from the mouth to the anus (end of the bowel).The exact cause is not well known.
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
This is a condition where the intestines react strongly to certain foods or other unknown allergens, causing diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Common triggers include milk, eggs, seafood, and nuts. Childhood allergies may gradually disappear by adulthood, but allergies can develop at any point in life.
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Infectious enteritis
- Food Allergy
- Gastritis
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Stomach growling may be related to these 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.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is your stomach growling or moving more than usual?
- When did you first notice that your stomach is growling or moving more than usual?
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
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.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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