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by davoomac on October 26th, 2006

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What causes a stomach to growl?

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  • by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on September 22nd, 2007

    This Daley has a new bundle of joy

    Gasses and gastric juices flowing. They flow to coat the digestive tract to protect it from excessive acid when your tummy is empty for too long. I think it also helps signal the feeling of hungry when blood sugar is low. It is telling you it is time to eat!

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    Hope this link helps answer your question in a more scientific manner:
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stomach-noise/NU00189

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  • by Perryman on October 26th, 2006

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    The rumbles, gurgles and growls you are refering to come from your abdomen, and typically are due to normal digestion.

    Stomach growling can occur when you're hungry.
    Hunger and appetite are controlled by a complex system of hormone like substances primarily made by your digestive system. When you haven't eaten for a while, these substances are released and cause a part of your brain to "switch on" your desire to eat.
    A message is then sent to your stomach and intestines. This triggers muscle contractions and the release of acids and other digestive fluids as your body prepares for you to eat or hopefully eat. This is what you are hearing davoomac.

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  • by little miss s on February 26th, 2008

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    well i've always been told that it's cause you're hungry and you're stomache is eating itself .. which i KNOW is wrong .. so please teach me :)

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