

If you have IBS-C (tendency to constipation) then the slow bowel transit time can lead to more time to ferment foods in the intestines.People with IBS often experience more stomach rumbles than other people, which can be embarrassing. Beans commonly cause excess gas which can be linked to a noisy rumble.People sensitive to sugars, like fructose, or sweeteners like sorbitol / xylitol, or those with lactose intolerance may experience gurgling stomach noises.People with IBS typically have issues with breaking down foods and so have increased gas, bloating and water in the bowel. This is often down to partially broken down carbohydrates or sugars. If you don’t break down your food effectively then excess gas can be created which may be accompanied by bloating, pain or cramps. Notice whether you feel hungry and eat if you do! Malabsorption of food can lead to stomach rumbling This action of the MMC can make a bit of gurgling and doesn’t necessarily indicate hunger. When your tummy rumbles and your digestive tract is empty the sounds will be louder. This is your internal intestinal housekeeper which sweeps away debris from the insides of the small intestine, but it only kicks in when you haven’t eaten for around 2 hours. You can read more about the MMC and how it affects digestion. When the stomach hasn’t had food our Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) gets to work. A stomach rumble don’t always mean hunger
