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My stomach make noises even when i'm not hungry. what does that mean?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Normal: The stomach and the intestines have natural movement called peristalsis. Even when not hungry or eating, this motion exists as the stomach has fluid being secreted that needs to move through the bowels. At times, this peristalsis causes noises, called borborygmos.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

GI Health: Active GI systems are healthy GI systems. Your body is always working, even when you are not actively eating.This is normal.

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