Question 1

why does my stomach make so much noise when i lay down [mainly when i'm on my back]?

Accepted Answer

Borborygmi: Borborygmi. (that term comes from the greek, meaning rumbling around) it may sound like you have some type of disease, but is just the sounds your intestines make. From time to time the noises are louder and you can hear them from the outside. It is actually a normal part of digestion most of the time. Rarely, if accompanied by pain, it may mean there is an obstruction in the bowel.

Question 2

why does my belly constantly make noises when i am laying down, and then i pass a lot of gas? sometimes belching too. i eat a lot of dairy. 18 y/o female.

Accepted Answer

Basics: The noise/gas is a combination of the air you swallow during feeds &amp; germ action on undigested gut material. If your body does not make lactose, the enzyme that digests milk sugar the gut germs will digest it &amp; make you gassy. You should discuss this with your doc. Avoiding dairy for a while may be a way you can pin this down yourself.

Question 3

i feel shaky when i am laying down?

Accepted Answer

RLS: check with your healthcare provider to see if you might have restless legs syndrome

Question 4

laying down bp was 100 /47 is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Only if you are symptomatic in that you find yourself frequently feeling faint and collapsing. There are ways to increase your BP but if it's not causing you any problems then forget about it.

Question 5

does laying down make cyst worse?

Accepted Answer

If in lying down-: you are applying direct pressure to it - could ^ pain.

Question 6

why is it that i cough when laying down?

Accepted Answer

Cough: The most likely reason a person would cough when lying down is from post nasal drainage from the nose/sinuses.  This could be due to allergies or sinus infection.  Also, stomach acid reflux may also worsen on reclining leading to cough.  Some people with heart failure have worsening breathing when lying flat and tend to prop up with pillows.

Question 7

is it uncommon to faint while laying down?

Accepted Answer

: You can "pass out" laying down but you don't faint. You faint when some stimulus causes a rapid pooling of blood in the veins of your lower body, reducing blood flow to the brain. The mechanics of this process are not present when you are lying down.

Question 8

can you faint by sitting up in a chair? or when laying down in a bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people can get dizzy headed or faint from a sudden drop in blood pressure. It can be called postural hypotension.  If it is severe, then you will need to see your doctor.

Question 9

headaches when standing up and goes away after ten minutes of laying down?

Accepted Answer

Possible factors: orthostasis, anemia, hypoglycemia,positional vertigo et. all require an exam and medical workup.

Question 10

i've had this headache for a little more than a week and nothing helps only laying down what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek care!: An unresolving headache is a reason for concern.  You should seek immediate medical evaluation by your pcp or by an appropriate health care professional.

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Why does my stomach make so much noise when i lay down [mainly when i'm on my back]?

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Why does my belly constantly make noises when i am laying down, and then i pass a lot of gas? sometimes belching too. i eat a lot of dairy. 18 y/o female.

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I feel shaky when i am laying down?

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Laying down bp was 100 /47 is this dangerous?

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Does laying down make cyst worse?

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Why is it that i cough when laying down?

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Is it uncommon to faint while laying down?

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Can you faint by sitting up in a chair? or when laying down in a bed?

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Headaches when standing up and goes away after ten minutes of laying down?

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I've had this headache for a little more than a week and nothing helps only laying down what should i do?

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