Our body is constantly communicating with us. Eyes start watering? There’s probably a little dust or an eyelash that needs clearing. Pain in your knee? A sure message to skip pickleball that evening.

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

DEAR DOCTOR K >> As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It's embarrassing. DEAR READER >> Maybe your stomach is ...

Loud stomach growls are usually a sign of a healthy digestive system at work, driven by muscle contractions moving gas and liquid. While often normal, persistent or painful noises, especially with ...

We all experience stomach pain from time to time, whether it is from indigestion, stress, or something you ate that did not agree with you. But when the discomfort lingers or keeps coming back, it can ...

Stomach churning vs. stomach growling Stomach churning often refers to feelings of discomfort, whereas complaints of stomach growling are typically due to sound alone. The stomach and intestines ...

Stomach aches are common health symptoms that can have many possible causes. Gas and constipation, lactose intolerance, IBS, and food poisoning can all cause stomach pain. Talk to a doctor about ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Hunger pangs may simply be due to skipping meals or fasting, but they can also be caused by dehydration, stress, lack of sleep, diarrhea, ...