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What is rumbling in intestines?
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Air: As food passes by air moves around causing rumbling noise.
Answered 7/22/2019
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Peristalsis : You are hearing substances (food, liquid, gas) being pushed through your bowels via contractions. This mechanism is called peristalsis and is normal.
Answered 3/21/2018
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