Bubbling, rumbling, gurgling – bowel sounds are familiar to most people. Grumbling is uncomfortable, but not a cause for concern in most cases. Rarely, however, are there serious triggers. We explain the causes behind frequent bowel noises.
When our intestines make noise, that’s usually a good sign because it shows that they’re moving. However, it can also happen that certain diseases manifest themselves through increased or different intestinal noises. But how do you know which grumbling is normal and when it is better to see a doctor?
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Frequent bowel noises: These causes are behind it
There is a very simple explanation for most intestinal noises: They are caused by the movement of the intestinal muscles, which transport the chyme from the stomach into the small and large intestine and ultimately out of the anus. Gases also play a role in the creation of noises: when we speak or eat, we swallow air, which causes gases to enter the stomach and intestines. Gases are also formed during the digestion process. When these gases mix with the liquid chyme, they produce sounds like gurgling. But flatulence can also cause intestinal noises: If air collects in the intestines, this can be noticed by a grumbling. Flatulence is caused, for example, by high-fiber or sulphur-containing foods such as legumes or cabbage. Especially when you’re in company
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Intestinal noises caused by strong bowel movements
Unusually strong bowel movements that are accompanied by frequent bowel noises are referred to as hyperperistalsis. Hyperperistalsis can be caused by various factors. These include, for example, irritable bowel syndrome , food intolerance, swallowed foreign bodies, inflammation of the gastric mucosa or inflammation of the small intestine. In conjunction with other symptoms such as altered bowel movements or blood in the stool, bowel noises can also be triggered by bowel cancer. If you have been experiencing unusually frequent or severe bowel sounds for a long period of time with no apparent cause, you should see a doctor.
