Most people have normal bowel sounds, but sometimes the gut can become overactive or underactive in an abnormal way.

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 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, ...

Why do our stomachs always seem to make the most noise in the quietest rooms? Although stomachs are technically just as likely to rumble in noisy areas as they are in quiet ones, borborygmi (another ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: All my adult life I’ve had a tendency to pass a lot of gas. It’s unpleasant for me and for others. What can I do about it? DEAR READER: All human beings pass gas to some extent. That’s ...

Foods that cause bloating include beans, carbonated beverages, onions, and sweeteners like xylitol. Here are healthy ...

BOWEL cancer is one of the most deadly forms of the disease — but not all its signs are immediately obvious. People in the early stages of bowel cancer may not experience any symptoms at all, putting ...

The sound of a growling stomach can be quite embarrassing, often leading to awkward situations. Whether it happens during an important meeting, a silent classroom, or a tranquil library, that ...

Good news: Your stomach growling during massage treatments is completely normal. Here, experts explain why it happens and how to prevent it. One of the best parts of getting a massage (aside from, you ...

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, ...