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 noises like gurgling and growling are usually a normal part of digestion, often linked to hunger when the stomach is empty, but can occur anytime. While usually harmless, excessive stomach ...

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

You’re sitting in a quiet room, maybe in a meeting, church, or just chilling with friends, then suddenly… ggrrrrhhhh. That loud stomach noise just comes out of nowhere. And now everyone is looking at ...

DEAR DOCTOR K >> As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It's embarrassing. DEAR READER >> Maybe your stomach is ...

We've all been there: you're in a quiet, crowded place, and suddenly, your stomach starts making noise! Those gurgles and grumblings are uncontrollable and often happen at the worst times. "What many ...

Dear Dr. K: As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It’s embarrassing. Dear Reader: Maybe your stomach is trying to ...

Many people experience “stomach growling” after eating. Also known as borborygmi, it is the sound of muscle contractions and gas formation in the digestive system as food passes through the intestines ...

Quieting the beast within the stomach isn’t necessarily a matter of feeding it a snack. An audible stomach growl is often followed by a sheepish “I must be hungry,” or an abashed observation about not ...