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Home Remedy for a Grumbling Stomach

Growling, grumbling and gurgling stomachs all have something to say. Whether your body is trying to tell you it needs to use the restroom, pass gas or wants to see the family doctor, those embarrassing sounds are trying to get your attention. Grumbling in the stomach can be a sign of hunger, digestion or a warning of a more serious problem such as irritable bowel syndrome or stomach ulcers. Visit a doctor if stomach grumbling is persistent or painful. Occasional stomach grumbling caused by the digestive system can be eased with home remedies.

  1. Home Remedy for Flatulence

    • Passing gas is part of digestion. Quieting this after dinner side effect is easy with over-the-counter peppermint capsules coated with enteric. Take two 500mg capsules of the supplement three times a day to help kill bacteria that causes bloating. Relaxing the intestinal tract reduces spasm causing flatulence.

      Drink ginger ale or a clear soda to settle the stomach. The bubbling beverages will encourage a belch, helping to pass excessive gas in a more socially acceptable way.

    Home Remedy for Diarrhea

    • Grumbling in the stomach may be a sign of impending diarrhea. Allowing diarrhea to pass naturally is highly recommended by David A. Lieberman, M.D., associate professor of medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. However, treating diarrhea with a home remedy may be needed to accommodate important occasions or appointments.

      Avoid eating dairy products, as lactose intolerance is a leading cause of diarrhea according to William Y. Chey, M.D., professor of medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Switch to a clear-liquid diet for the day. Eat broth-based soups, gelatin and drink plain water. Gradually increase the diet to include applesauce, rice and bananas to sooth the stomach. During a bout of diarrhea avoid eating beans, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carbohydrate laden foods and carbonated beverages.

    Home Remedy for Hunger

    • Work schedules, care giving and appointments often shift meal times. Eating later than expected may cause the stomach to grumble and ask for food. When running late, hurrying, or trying to hold off until meal time, ease the grumbling by snacking on plain soda crackers kept in the car, purse or desk drawer. Keeping a protein-based snack bar, container of dried fruit and nut trail mix or pretzels handy can also help bridge the gap until mealtime.

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