Several benign causes can make noises in the stomach. It may represent a more serious issue, such as stomach cancer, if bloody stool and other unusual symptoms accompany it. Several cancers can start ...

Stomach growling, also called borborygmi, happens when your intestines contract in wave-like motions to digest food. This process is known as peristalsis and can occur several hours after eating or at ...

Almost everyone has experienced that awkward moment when their stomach suddenly makes loud, gurgling noises, often at the most inconvenient times. These sounds, medically known as borborygmus, are ...

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If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...

A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the small or the large intestine. It can happen for many reasons, and can lead to severe complications. Dietary measures can help manage symptoms while waiting for ...

Auscultation is the next component in the physical assessment of the infant. Auscultation is most effective when the infant is in a quiet state. Warming of the hands and stethoscope and use of a ...