Body Language: Are These Sounds and Signals a Problem?
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Growling Stomach
What's Normal
Low-pitched stomach rumbles, "like bears growling in a cave," says Dr. Raymond. That's the sound of the intestinal muscles contracting to prepare for food.
What's Not
High-pitched pinging like a submarine's sonar. "This may mean the stomach is trying to move food through a too-narrow opening, indicating a bowel obstruction," says Dr. Raymond. See your doctor pronto, especially if your belly is distended. "If you're also in pain, head to the emergency room," she advises. "The bowel obstruction may be severe."
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