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What are the causes as to why the stomach makes gurgling sounds and what are its treatments? what is ibd?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Gurgling: Not uncommon for the stomach to gurgle as this is caused by peristalis from the vagus nerve. If you have other symptoms of pain or reflux that would suggest pathology.

Answered 10/21/2019

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