Squeaky noise in the stomach are known as stomach rumbling, grumbling, or borborygmus. They are due to the complex digestion process, travel of solid, liquid, and gases through the intestine, peristalsis, and hunger. Foods that increase rumbling are fiber and carbohydrate-rich foods like citrus fruits and beans, broccoli, grains, cabbage, etc. Hyperactive intestine in diarrhea, irritable bowel disease, etc., can cause increased sounds.
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Why is my stomach making squeaky noises few years after hernia surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it normal for my stomach to make squeaky sounds a few years after hernia surgery? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The squeaky sound might be due to two reasons: Most common cause of this is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). This has a history of constipation and alternative episodes of diarrhea, with or without pain. If you have these symptoms, then it is IBS. Fibre-rich diet and me... Read Full »
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