I constantly experience loud stomach
"growling" that is often times quite
embarassing when in public places (school,
church, etc.). Especially when it is very
quiet, for example, when taking exams in
class or meetings at work. I have tried
many different over the counter remedies,
some help, none solve the problem or work
on a consistant basis. I have tried IBS
medications, Pepto Bismol, etc.... and am
currently on a 21 day Digestive System
Cleansing program I purchased at a local
GNC Nutrion Center. I have also tried
drinking hot Peppermint tea constantly but
its difficult to do and the benefits are
minimal. This problem is literally
ruining my life. I am embarassed to do
things normal people do without thinking
about it, like taking in a movie at the
theater or watching a movie at home with
friends. I hope that you can help me or
give me any kind of suggestion that can
help the problem I have so that I can get
my life back on track. I truly appreciate
any help or assistance you provide me
with. Thank you very much for your
time.
A “loud stomach growling” is not
conclusive enough evidence to diagnose IBS
(irritable bowel syndrome). Major symptoms
for IBS are cramping, abdominal pain, and
diarrhea/constipation. Additional symptoms
are bloating, gas, belching, heartburn,
reflux, difficulty swallowing, an early
feeling of fullness with eating, and
nausea. You have reported none of these
symptoms. I suggest you try eating BEFORE
going out because empty stomach/intestines
may possibly cause the noise you report.
If it doesn’t help, there are several
medical examinations you may need to
perform to identify the cause of your
discomfort: a physical examination, an
ultrasound, standard blood analyses, feces
examination for bacteria and parasites
(coprocultura), an intestinal passage
examination (contrast X-ray with
Barium-pulp), irigographia (contrast X-ray
examination of the colon), gastroscopy,
and colonoscopy.
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