How to get rid of abdominal embarrassing sounds

Embarrassing belly sounds

The stomach is not responsible for making sounds that many people may find disturbing or embarrassing; Rather, it is caused by the contraction of the muscles of the small and large intestine during the digestive process. ^[1] The sounds that come out of the digestive system or abdomen are usually caused by the movement of food and air through the intestine. When the gut processes food, the digestive system may make sounds that may seem strange or embarrassing. ^[2]

The walls of the digestive system are mostly muscular. When you eat food, these walls mix and press the food through the intestine so that it can be digested. This process is responsible for the sounds heard after eating, and it may occur several hours after eating or even at night when you go to sleep. ^[2]

It is also reported that hunger causes abdominal sounds. The fluctuating levels of certain hormones send signals to the brain that it is time to eat. These signals then send another set of hormones. Where this group stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, and stimulates the movement of muscles in the walls of the stomach. ^[3]

Failure to fully digest food leads to sounds from the digestive system. Eating certain foods that contain lactose, gluten and wheat, may cause these sounds, especially when a person is unable to properly digest them due to the presence of a disease. Such as lactose intolerance and celiac disease; As the inability to fully digest food may lead to increased gases, which in turn leads to the mentioned sounds. ^[3]

Indications of the severity of stomach sounds

A doctor should be consulted if the following indications are accompanied by abdominal sounds that occur very often, and these symptoms include: [1] [2]

• Abdominal pain .
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Persistent constipation or diarrhea.
• Blood coming out of the rectum with stool.
• Presence of excessive gases.
• Heartburn that does not respond to over-the-counter medications.
• Sudden and unintended weight loss.
• The speed of feeling full.

How air gets into the abdomen

Swallowing air is normal in many cases, including: ^[2]

• Eat fast.
• Drinking with strawberry.
• Chewing gum.

It is noteworthy that when gases enter the digestive system when swallowing air, stomach sounds are produced, and also through the action of intestinal bacteria that break down undigested food that falls to the lower part of the digestive system, and causes the annoying sounds that are heard after eating. ^[3]

Types of foods that increase stomach sounds

If a person wants to get rid of the embarrassing sounds that come out of the abdomen, he must avoid eating foods and drinks that cause gas, if there is no other reason for those sounds, and these foods and drinks include the following: ^[2]

• Some types of fruits.
• Grain.
• Industrial sweeteners.
• Soft drinks.
• Whole grain products.

Dairy products should also be avoided if the person has an intolerance to milk sugar (lactose). ^[2]

Solutions to avoid stomach sounds

It is important to remember that most abdominal noises can only be heard by the same person. Most other people don't pay attention to it, so there's no need to be embarrassed. ^[2] Among the tips that can be mentioned to get rid of stomach sounds: ^[4]

• Drinking water : Drinking water naturally prevents sounds from coming out, but it must be taken into account that tap water may contain certain substances, including fluoride, which in turn contribute to the occurrence of sounds in some people. Therefore, it is advised to boil or filter the water before drinking it.
• Eat healthy foods : A diet high in fiber helps reduce these sounds. Instead of eating large meals, it is advised to eat many small meals throughout the day. To give the stomach enough time to digest food.
• Getting good and adequate sleep : A healthy intestine and a healthy body in general need between seven to eight hours of sleep every night, while sleeping for less than that may lead to eating a lot, and thus the voices from the stomach, as well as diarrhea and constipation that lead to Turn these sounds out.
• Do physical activities : Exercise, aerobic and other activities are essential to reduce stomach sounds.
• Control of stress : This helps to quickly get rid of stomach sounds, and the methods of controlling psychological stress are meditation and relaxation techniques.
• Herbs : including mint and chamomile; Herbs soften the stomach and speed up the digestive process.
• Avoid smoking , as it contains chemicals that irritate the stomach, and they also reduce the production of protective gastric mucus. This contributes to stomach sounds.
• Maintaining hygiene : Harmful bacteria and other germs may in turn contribute to the occurrence of the aforementioned sounds, and it is mentioned that one of the methods of maintaining healthy hygiene is washing hands frequently, but not excessively.

It is worth noting that there are times when the aforementioned sounds are a sign of a disease; If it is continuous, occurs on a daily basis, or is accompanied by a feeling of discomfort, abnormal stools or pain, then you should consult a doctor to find out the cause leading to it, and treat it appropriately. ^[4]

References

1. ^ ^{A b} "Abdominal Sounds" , Medlineplus , Retrieved 20-11-2016. Edited.
2. ^ ^{A b t w c h x} Kristeen Moore, Jacquelyn Cafasso, "Abdominal (Bowel) Sounds" , Healthline , Retrieved 20-11-2016. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b v} by Sonia Gulati (27-6-2014), "Borborygmi: Stomach Noises And Rumbling" , Symptomfind . Edited.
4. ^ ^{A b} Michael Kessler (22-10-2015), "Gurgling Stomach? Try These Remedies" , Doctors Health Press is , Retrieved 20-11-2016. Edited.