It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Those rumbling, gurgling noises from your stomach have a scientific name: borborygmi. Stomach growling happens when food, gas, or fluids move through your ...

Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain commonly occur together and may be caused by many illnesses. Some are relatively harmless, while others require prompt treatment. Below, the article ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Dear Dr. Manny, Why is my stomach making noises? I think it’s embarrassing, but my 3-year-old son thinks it’s funny. Is there any way to stop the gurgling? Do pregnant women experience the same ...

COVID-19 can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, which can be difficult to distinguish from other ailments like food poisoning or the stomach bug. Gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, ...

Bloating, diarrhea, and nausea are three common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can indicate many different conditions. They frequently occur together or individually. Short-term GI symptoms are ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

It’s a noro-easter. The norovirus, a hypercontagious stomach bug, is sweeping across the Northeast, causing schools to shutter and citizens to suffer from violent diarrhea and other alarming symptoms.

Stomach flu is an infection of the stomach and intestines, whereas influenza (flu) is an infection of the throat, nose, and sometimes lungs. The conditions have different causes, symptoms, and ...