Stomach Noises

Wow, it's so unbelievable reassuring to finally know of other people who have had the same problem. I thought I was the only one in the world whose stomach made noises...Sometimes it feels like hunger noises, but below the stomach...Other times its just unearthly. The worst part is not knowing what to do about it...I try not eating, and that doesn't seem to help. The worst is at school, where I have anxiety attacks if im in a quiet situation. Ive been to the doctor several times...The only thing that seemed to help was an antidepressant called elavil...However, it gave me a rash and I had to stop taking it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I also have this problem. It's so embarrassing, especially when it's really quiet during class. The noises vary from small popping sounds to loud gassy whines. I found that concentrating really hard on something else, such as reading words or listening to the teacher works. After doing this for a year, though, it kinda wears you out...

I think it just might be an anxiety issue because the noises only start when i'm worrying about my stomach. My dad says that I should just not think about it, but that's easier said then done!

I have this problem too! Haha I found these forums while searching on google for a way to cureee/help it. It's terribly embarassing. The whole 'not paying attention to it' thing definateeely works, but it's really hard. It's like, you're worried about noises sooo...It makes noises!

It's even worse when you're hungry also, so you have two noises to worry about. It is a chore, let me tell you.

Hi, I am now 15 in 10th grade and I used to suffer badly from stomach noises back in 7th grade. I felt like it destroyed my social life in many ways. Now, in 10th grade, these noises have came back to me on a day after I got my haircut. I remember I was already nervous of what people would say, and when I kept hearing "you should of kept your old hair" I felt worse and worse as the day progressed. Towards the end of the day in my english and history classes (the quiet ones >.<) I heard myself the same stomach noises 3 years ago. It has now been about 2 weeks, and even thought I have only actually made noises a few times, I feel constantly paranoid about the chance of even making a noise. I've also lost a lot of confidence and rarely hang out with the girls I like anymore. I feel once again like my social life is deteriorating, in addition to my grades. I have made a list after reading this forum: pepto bismo, exercise, chewing gum/peppermints, green tea, not overeating (i was overeating to prevent my hunger noises, not thinking about my bowel noises as much), and stop eating bread and drinking milk (i was eating sandwhiches and eating cherrios with milk). One more thing to add about exercise, I really think this may be a big factor because since 7th grade i've been really active in tennis and these noises also started about a week after my tennis season ended. So I really do plan to exercise again, since I had no problems at all during the season. Another interesting thing is that I remember that this girl that sits in front of me sometimes made some stomach noises (at the time I was unsure) and before class she would always ask me if I had gum; I guess I know why now. I hope this list works and I really appreciate all of you that contributed to this forum. Too bad I didn't think of actually researching this in 7th grade -.-

My stomach does make very light sounds. I discovered that it was mainly because of my irregular eating habbits. I went through all your posts and I have suggestion to make for the rollercoaster stomach problem.But to all you guys problems I would suggest this

1) yoga: there are yoga asanas that allieviate and possibly cure this problem. So if I were any of you I would immediately consult a yoga teacher and tell him my real problem.I would then learn the asanas/pranayama technique from him and practice it regularly. Note: yoga asanas are to be learnt only from a trained teacher.They are not to be followed by just reading on the internet. For more information do a google search for yoga asanas for ibs problem

2) have a regular diet. Do not skip breakfast/lunch/dinner.

3) journal whatever you eat. Try to find out which particular food is causing the problem and try to avoid it.

Hope it helps!

I found this forum while searching for "stomac noises" on yahoo....And when I saw that other people have the same problem and i'm not the only one with a stomac wich makes loud noises I felled releifed.
The same problem for me too: every time i'm in a quiet place my stomac starts doing loud noises(like gazez and flatulances) and its freaking me out. I noticed this 2 years ago and from then every day at school its like a torture. Now i'm 15 and nothing changed. Togheter with the noises I have flatulances. But the strange thing is that I never have flatulances at home only when i'm school or somewere else where are people outside the "circle" of family. Now at school, when I sit down I sit on my jacket and I turn it around me(its a big jacket because in my country is still winter and cold outside) so that when I have a flatulence I can release it and the others can't smell it( I don't know what i'm gonna doo at summer). But even so my stomac makes noises...Even if I eat regulary....Even if I drink something in that moment...Nothing....And its quite shamefull when in that silence your stomac makes a loud noize...And when I wake up on my feet it doesn't makes any more noises....I can't remember anymore those times when I was going to school with pleasure....When I could stay calm and knewing that everything is alright.....I went to 2 doctors and I folowed and finished 2 threatments.....But none of them worked.....
And one day my mom took me at a specialist, a gastroento...., I don't know anymore. And there the specialist made me a radiography(like at pregnet women) and she found out that I have the sindrom of iritated intestin(the big one)....She gave me a treatment as well but it didn' worked as well....And I spoked with that doctor what should I eat....And she sad : "eat every thing you like, but especially many cereals and fibres".....And she also sad to me that they can't do anything about it and that people are being born like me and I must live with that......
I can't wait to finish school and have a job...
If someone knows a remedy that really has an efect please post it here....
Thanks and be happy...

so... let's start with the obvious, i'm really happy that there are other people that have the same problem as i do, but at the same time i'm not that happy 'cause until now there isn't a real cure, so my "stomach" noises because i think they are more colon noises than stomach noises, well it started back in january 06, i was in class really calmed and i just starting feeling and hearing like little bubbles on the left side of my stomach, i was really nervous, i didn't know if someone heard it, but i was nervous for nothing because since then it started getting worse, i actually wish the noises would have stayed that way, now they are like gas but inside my stomach even when i try to let it out, nothin comes out, that is why i didn't know if it was gas or someting else, i went to the doctor he just told me that it was a disorder and with some medicine it will be fine, but that didn't work, then i went to another and he gave me more medicine and told me that if that didn't work he would give me an antidepressive or something like that, well i havent got that medicine but i'm thinkin about going back with that doctor, because i still want to try somethin else, a friend of mine also told me that it might me just gas and i started taking carbotural, and it helped me for 1 month or so, but then the noises came stronger,
my noises can start since the moment i wake up until I go to bed, i'm not in college because of it, i'm too scared to take a test since my last one turned out to be really embarassing, i had to change what i wanted to study, and my mom jus doesn't get it and keeps pushing me to go to college, i'm really nervous about it, and i dont know how much it can really ruin my life, i'm afraid that i wont be able to be in a class room and i really want to start learning about my career, something that i do and it helps for like a couple of hours is that i eat and then i wait and go to the bathroom, at the same time, every day, but it doesn't last all day, so keep posting please...thanks, hope that everybody's stomach is fine

um, try this.
1) eat a good-sized, healthy, non-sugary breakfast
3) drink a glass of water after every meal
4) cut back on the sugar and maybe a little on the milk.
it helps smooth the digestive system.

omg, i feel like all of you guys are discribing me. I had all the same problems. extremely loud stomach noises (expecially during tests). It was soo bad and embarassing. I tried a bunch of things, avoiding milk, wheat ets. Nothing helped.
Finally, a docyor, my aunt actually, gave me a course of medicines called flagil. ITs for worms in your digestive tract. I know it sounds super gross, but they arent like giant wirms or anything, just tiny little bacteria liek things. Anyway, i think it is called de-worming, or something.
it helped with the noises, stomach pains, diareaahea, everythigg. IT also helps with acne. so try it atleats. hope this helps atleats one of you

I don't like going to class everyday because I know my stomach is going to makes sounds. But I am in a program at school that allows me to take an exam outside of class. After I stated taking test away from my classmates, my scores improved. Most colleges have a disabled students program. My Dr. says my stomach problem is a disability. Anyone who is a student that is going through this same problem should try to see if your school has this program. It helps me out a lot. Some people think that I'm a slow learner because I'm in the program, but I am a biochemistry student I'm not slow at all.

I've had many of these same problems. Some things that I've found to be very helpful: glass of red wine before bed (this has had some amazing positive effects); vigorous exercise (ex. swimming and lifting weights); an anti-biotic to clear out the bad bacteria followed by a ton of probiotics (which my doctor said was fine to take a lot of); prevacid to shut down your stomach acid pumps; lowering your stress/anxiety through medications if need be.

hi im shorty
i have the same problems. sometmes i maybe pregnet when i see it moving and then i just say to my self its probably some thing i ate or gas that didnt come out lol. just try to clean out your stomach every 3-5 mnths it may work.

Found this by searching Google. Thank goodness for this forum! I have the EXACT same problem. I’m not sure if it’s a problem that you either have or you don’t, and I’m not sure if there’s a “cure” per se…but all I know is that it’s downright embarrassing, and I thought I was the only one ever to have this problem. I’m so sorry you all suffer from it too. I’m not sure if it’s the kind of foods you eat or not. I eat junk food a lot, but that shouldn’t cause this! Noisemaker, thanks for your suggestions, I may try them. I hope they’re able to help everyone else here!

I’m just terrified of silence!!! I try to talk, shuffle around, and just make noise in general to cover it up. I love the summer because the air conditioning drowns it out (I call it “saving” me), but I have a horrible problem in class during the winter when it’s quieter. It’s gotten better in the last year, but it’s embarrassing because I have to keep going to the vending machine at break to get food to keep it quiet, and even then it comes back after awhile. My parents say to just eat more, but even when I eat it still groans! If stress if a factor, it happens at home when I’m not around anyone and not stressed or nervous! The noises are weirdly different though.

But it’s especially bad when I lie down and my stomach is flat. When I had surgery while I was awake, I actually had to pretend I was hot in an already-cold room (it was summer though) to get them to turn on the air to cover it up. One of the nurses was like “I’m not hot at all! It’s sort of cold actually.” UGH. It ruins me. This started when I was in 9th grade, never used to happen. I’m skinny, but not anorexic, and I do eat a lot most of the time. My dad says it happens to everyone, but I’ve never heard anyone else make the noises I do. I’ve been told you are the only one that can hear your own stomach making noise, but I’m sure that’s not true.

And I don’t wanna explain it as, “Oh, I’m just hungry.” It makes noises even when I’m not hungry, and if I say I’m hungry, people may judge me and think I’m anorexic because I’m so skinny. And the weird thing is, sometimes I don’t hear it when I’m not thinking about it. But it always kicks in around lunchtime, and then settles for a few hours, then starts up again. I can’t wait to get out of school and get a job someplace where it’s busy and there’s noise. UGH see how this has taken over me? This really ruins my life. I can’t go to meetings, exams, or anywhere where it’s quiet. But I actually got through the whole Harry Potter movie without any noises…it was weird because that’s a heckuva long movie.

I really always thought I was like the only one who was scared to take exams or go to class because of the prolonged silences. I thought I was really strange to be THINKING about silence. I’m not sure what’s causing it, but I hope to find out! It’s definitely not caffeine, because I absolutely despise coffee! I’m a vegetarian, by the way. In the end, I think it may depend on the individual, because some people seem to have fixed it with their diet, while others seem to think it had nothing to do with it. But I think we all share anxiety in common.

Point is, you all are not alone! I feel like we should all just have a big group hug. We shouldn’t have to go through this. Not fair at all. But I think we can’t let it ruin our lives. A career is way more important than a bit of embarrassment (okay, a lot of embarrassment, but I still think it’s worth it to take a job you love even if there’s going to be a lot of quiet situations). But a big thanks for everyone on this thread for sharing, and for trying to help each other out. You all rock!

I have learned a few ways to make the "stomach monster" a little less ferocious. I eat oatmeal every morning. Oatmeal is thick and it coats your stomach and makes it REALLY quiet. It's really good before a big test, you can even eat it in the middle of the day.( Cream-0f-wheat also works) Secondly, drink sprite or 7-up. I sip on it before class and not only does it calm my stomach but also helps my nerves. Thirdly, drink water throughout the day. I have noticed that when I keep myself thoroughly hydrated, I don't have the noises. Also, drink room temperature drinks instead of with ice, it's better for your digestive track. DO NOT take anit-acids or other OTC drugs. They can make the noises worse after they wear off because your body produces gas for a reason and it will make more gas to get the job done....so your just making the problem worse in the long run. Lastly, EVERYBODY has problems with these noises sometime in their life...most people just don't care. I know my mom has it and she couln't care less about it. It's part of life just like sneezes and coughs. Don't be hard on yourself if your tummy does make noise. I hope this helped:)

Thank you for replying, Stephii! And thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to try it. Summer has almost reached its end, so not much more time with the air-conditioning gig. Oh well, just one more year of high school. I'll try to figure out something to help it in college - perhaps, like one other poster on here, I'll list it as a disorder and ask to take my tests at home.

I hope oatmeal works! It sounds like a good idea. But just one thing about Sprite and 7-Up: whenever I drink any kind of soda, the carbonation - I dunno - causes my throat to just make these really weird croaking noises, like right before you burp. It's incredibly annoying and uncomfortable. I'd say it does it about once every minute for 10 minutes after I drink Coke, Sprite, anything. Just my weird side effect of drinking soda!! LOL

But yes, water does help, I've noticed! Thanks for all your help!! I know a lot of people have these problems, but the people who came to this board, like myself, seem to have it on another level, at the same time as being incredibly self-conscious about it. Not a good mix. But still, I'm really going to try to overcome this! Thanks again!!

hey guys,

I've had the same problem problem for the last few years but never consulted a doctor. I have recently taken the decision to do something about this & meet 2 doctors as I wanted more than one opinion on this.

Both doctors advised me that the noises from the stomach are natural but unfortunately some people have frequent problems with this, like me. The bottom line is there is NO CURE for this.

Both doctors suggested a change in diet to help reduce the noise & the gas produced in our stomach.

here is a some info my Dr forwarded to me. he also suggested I have pepermint based drinks which also helps. I hope this follow info helps you guys aswell, some feedback would be good so we know it works.


Symptoms
Passing wind is normal, but the amount varies between individuals and depends on a number of factors including diet. Some people pass wind only a handful of times per day, others up to 40 times, while the average seems to be about 15. Symptoms of excessive (or embarrassing) flatulence include:

* Passing wind often
* Smelly flatus
* Loud flatus
* Abdominal distension and discomfort
* Rumblings in the lower abdomen.

Causes of flatulence
Intestinal gas is a normal part of digestion. The gas is produced by different means, including:

* Swallowed air - the mouth isn't vacuum-sealed, so small quantities of air are swallowed along with food and liquid. The oxygen and nitrogen from the swallowed air is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine, and any excess is allowed to continue its journey through the bowel for expulsion. 'Air-swallowing' often occurs in people who are anxious.
* Normal digestion - stomach acid is neutralised by pancreatic secretions, and the resulting interaction creates gas (carbon dioxide) as a by-product.
* Intestinal bacteria - the bowel contains a host of bacteria that help digestion by fermenting some of the food components. The process of fermentation produces gas as a by-product. Some of the gas is absorbed into the bloodstream and breathed out by the lungs. The remainder is pushed along the bowel.
* High fibre foods - fibre is essential to the health of the digestive system but it can create excessive gas. The small intestine can't break down certain compounds, which means extra work for the gas-producing intestinal bacteria, and accompanying flatus. High fibre diets should be introduced slowly to allow the bowel sufficient time to adjust.
* Lactose intolerance - the body's inability to digest the particular sugars found in cow's milk will produce excessive amounts of intestinal gas. This is because the bacteria of the gut digest the sugars by fermentation, a gas-creating process.

Common complaints
Some of the more unpleasant or embarrassing problems with flatulence include:

* Loud flatus - this is caused by the muscles of the bowel forcing air through the tight ring of muscle at the anus. Suggestions include passing the air with less power, and reducing the amount of intestinal gas by making dietary adjustments.
* Smelly flatus - the gas produced by bacterial fermentation can smell, depending on the food eaten. Suggestions include limiting common culprits such as garlic, onions, spicy foods and beer.
* Excessive flatus - this is caused by swallowing air, eating high fibre foods, lactose intolerance or some digestive disorders. Suggestions include reducing the amount of intestinal gas by making dietary adjustments and seeking medical advice.

Foods to limit
A healthy diet requires plenty of variety. Foods that tend to produce large amounts of flatus also contain essential nutrients and shouldn't be eliminated. Limiting their consumption is a better option. Examples of foods that commonly cause flatulence include:

* Dairy products - such as milk, if lactose intolerance is present
* Dried fruit - raisins and prunes
* Fruit - apple, apricot, peach and pear
* Foods high in insoluble fibre - particularly seeds and husks
* Legumes - beans, peas, chickpeas, soybeans and nuts
* Vegetables - carrot, eggplant, onion, brussels sprouts and cabbage.

Laxatives and flatulence
Many laxatives - including lactulose, sorbitol and some fibre preparations - also cause flatulence and should not be used regularly except with medical advice.

Reducing intestinal gas
Suggestions to reduce the amount of flatus include:

* Limit common food culprits.
* Don't suddenly increase the amount of fibre in your diet.
* Reduce milk consumption if lactose intolerance is a problem.
* Consider taking charcoal products or other over-the-counter preparations.

Seek medical advice
Some digestive system disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, can produce a sensation of excessive flatus. See your doctor if you experience unusual flatulence, abdominal pain, changes to toilet habits, or any other uncomfortable symptom associated with digestion. Lactose intolerance can be diagnosed by a biopsy of the small intestine. This procedure is done by a specialist using an endoscope (camera attached to a thin flexible tube). The patient is given a sedative.

Although it doesnt stop it completly taking tablets like windeeze o stop bloating and trapped wind does help. Stay off fizzy drinks and take a spoonful of indigestion medicine too. My biggest problem is the burps - they smell disgusting like bad eggs and that what I cant get rid off. Any suggestion would be appreciated.