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  2. Stomach rumble - Wikipedia

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    A stomach rumble, also known as a bowel sound, peristaltic sound, abdominal sound, bubble gut or borborygmus (pronounced / ˌ b ɔːr b ə ˈ r ɪ ɡ m ə s /; plural borborygmi), is a rumbling, growling or gurgling noise produced by movement of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract as they are propelled through the small intestine by a series of muscle contractions called peristalsis. [1]

  3. Abdominal examination - Wikipedia

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    Bowel obstruction may present with grumbling bowel sounds or high-pitched noises. Healthy persons can have no bowel sounds for several minutes [9] and intestinal contractions can be silent. [10] Hyperactive bowel sounds may be caused by partial or complete bowel obstruction as the intestines initially try to clear the obstruction. [11]

  4. Peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. [2] Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss. [2] [3] One part or the entire abdomen may be tender. [1]

  5. 14 Things That Might Be Causing Pain in Your Lower Left Abdomen

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    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can also lead to chronic inflammation and persistent abdominal pain, adds Joseph Mercola, D.O ...

  6. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal pain, also known as a stomach ache, is a symptom associated with both non-serious and serious medical issues. Since the abdomen contains most of the body's vital organs, it can be an indicator of a wide variety of diseases.

  7. Intestinal ischemia - Wikipedia

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    A paralytic phase can follow if ischemia continues; in this phase, the abdominal pain becomes more widespread, the belly becomes more tender to the touch, and bowel motility decreases, resulting in abdominal bloating, no further bloody stools, and absent bowel sounds on exam.

  8. If You Feel Pain In Your Lower Left Abdomen, One Of These ...

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    The left side of your body houses the intestines, ureters, and more, and pain in the lower left abdomen can be caused by issues related to any of these organs.

  9. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...