Almost everyone has experienced that awkward moment when their stomach suddenly makes loud, gurgling noises, often at the most inconvenient times. These sounds, medically known as borborygmus, are ...

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...

A rumbling stomach is often a natural occurrence. But frequent, unusually loud sounds or the lack of abdominal sounds may indicate an underlying health condition. Stomach and bowel sounds, also known ...

The current research in bowel sound analysis and gastrointestinal (GI) monitoring represents a significant advance in non‐invasive diagnostic technologies. Modern techniques employ sophisticated ...

A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the small or the large intestine. It can happen for many reasons, and can lead to severe complications. Dietary measures can help manage symptoms while waiting for ...

Whether you notice them or not, your body makes lots of noises. The pop and creak of your joints, or the sound it makes when you pass gas, may not alarm you. But it may feel odd to hear your stomach ...

Your stomach's gurgles, medically termed borborygmus, are a normal sign of a healthy, active digestive system. These sounds, caused by food, liquid, and air moving through your intestines via ...