Your body produces a variety of sounds, the creak of joints, the occasional hiccup, and the unmistakable growl of your stomach. Though often embarrassing, that familiar rumbling is a completely ...

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 ...

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, ...

Everyone has experienced it - you're in a meeting and your stomach won't stop (loudly) reminding you that you've skipped lunch. You feel embarrassed as loud rumblings interrupt your presentation, but ...

Director Mitsuaki Ishioka of the "Nihonbashiningyocho Shokaki Naishikyo" gastroenterology and endoscopy clinic listens to a patient's stomach through a stethoscope in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Sept. 25, ...

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 ...