A member asked:

What causes grumbling or similar sounds to come from the abdominal area? i noticed it happens sometimes in the morning when waking up (hungry) or sometimes during the day maybe after i had eaten something?

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Peristalsis: These are simply peristaltic waves of contractions that move substances down the gastrointestinal tract. They can be a reflex that starts as soon as food enters the stomach. When the stomach and intestines are relatively empty, such as with hunger, the peristaltic sounds are louder.

Answered 9/22/2020

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