Why Does Your Stomach Growl?

That rumbling, roaring sound in your stomach is there for a very important purpose, and it's not only to indicate that you're hungry.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The rumbling sound in your stomach is the result of muscular contractions of your intestinal wall combined with the presence of liquid and gas

• Stomach growling is a normal function and one that occurs most of the day, although most of the time you can’t hear it

• Your intestines tend to quiet down when you’re sleeping but a complete absence…