Dear Dr. Manny, Why is my stomach making noises? I think it’s embarrassing, but my 3-year-old son thinks it’s funny. Is there any way to stop the gurgling? Do pregnant women experience the same ...

Stomach noises like gurgling and growling are usually a normal part of digestion, often linked to hunger when the stomach is empty, but can occur anytime. While usually harmless, excessive stomach ...

Swallowing air by eating too quickly can cause stomach growling. Eating regular meals and snacks prevents empty stomach noises. Excessive stomach growling with other symptoms may indicate an ...

Your stomach growls are a normal part of digestion. This sound, called borborygmus, happens as gas and fluids move through your gut. It can occur after eating or when you are hungry. Stress can also ...

Stomach growling, or borborygmi, can result from hunger, slow or incomplete digestion, or the consumption of certain foods. These growling and rumbling noises do not always emanate from the stomach, ...

Loud stomach growls are usually a sign of a healthy digestive system at work, driven by muscle contractions moving gas and liquid. While often normal, persistent or painful noises, especially with ...

Your stomach’s mysterious symphony isn’t just announcing lunchtime—these digestive melodies tell a complex story about your body’s inner workings. From hunger signals to potential warning signs, ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...