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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]
Gastroenteritis, often called the “stomach flu,” is an infection in your stomach and intestines. It causes symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and cramps, notes Dr. Boxer.
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.
Gastroenterologists explain why your stomach growls when you’re hungry—a term medically known as borborygmi. They also share how to stop stomach growls. Experts Explain the Science Behind ...
Related: 'I'm a Cardiologist—This Is the Afternoon Snack I Eat Almost Every Day' “With increased inflammation, there tends to be an increase in mucus production,” explains Dr. Nasseri.
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
What you'll notice about a lot of the emotions that people feel in their stomach ( butterflies, the gutwrench, the knot) is that they're all different ways of experiencing the same emotion: stress.
Abdominal pain happens because the digestive processes require increased blood flow to the stomach. The stenotic or occluded artery cannot give adequate blood flow. The pain is caused by ischemia of the affected tissues, which do not receive the essential perfusion to preform digestion. [7]