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Why does your stomach make that rumbling sound when your hungry?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Borborygmi: Borborygmi is a rumbling or gurgling sound caused by the movement of gas in the intestines. This can often occur when there is no food and you are hungry, as sometimes they are called hunger pangs. This is normal.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/15/2013

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