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How to manage stomach noises with mild pain?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My stomach is good, but I have mild pain. When I study in the library, I feel embarrassed because my stomach makes noises. Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ahsanullah Niazai

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ahsanullah Niazai is a General Physician with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and medical education. He is skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. His areas of expertise include internal medicine, preventive healthcare, and clinical education, with a focus on promoting overall well-being and disease prevention.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The stomach sounds you are hearing are called borborygmi and are usually normal. They occur when gas and fluid move through the intestines and may become louder when you are hungry, anxious, or sitting still for a long time, such as in a library, or after irregular meals.

Mild abdominal discomfort, along with these sounds, is commonly related to gas, acidity, indigestion, or irritable bowel syndrome–type sensitivity, rather than a serious disease.

To reduce these sounds, you can:

  • Try eating small, regular meals instead of having long gaps between meals.

  • Avoid carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, very spicy or oily foods, and chewing gum.

  • Drink warm water, eat slowly, and avoid swallowing air while eating.

  • Managing stress is important because anxiety increases gut activity and makes sounds louder.

  • Light physical activity and adequate sleep also help improve digestion.

  • If needed, simple medicines such as antacids or Simethicone can help reduce gas.

You should consult a doctor if you experience persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, unexplained weight loss, blood in the stool, vomiting, or symptoms that interfere with daily life despite dietary changes.

Otherwise, this condition is common and not dangerous, and with routine care, the embarrassment usually improves.

I hope this helps you.

Kindly revert if there are any queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 11, 2026
Reviewed At March 12, 2026

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ahsanullah Niazai is a General Physician with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and medical education. He is skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. His areas of expertise include internal medicine, preventive healthcare, and clinical education, with a focus on promoting overall well-being and disease prevention.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Stomach Noises and Mild Pain Companion

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Stomach noises, medically known as borborygmi, are common and usually harmless. Learn what causes them and how they relate to mild abdominal pain.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ahsanullah Niazai is a General Physician with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and medical education. He is skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. His areas of expertise include internal medicine, preventive healthcare, and clinical education, with a focus on promoting overall well-being and disease prevention.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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