Is stomach gurgling a sign of something bad?

Usually, no. Stomach gurgling is most often normal and comes from gas, fluid, and food moving through your intestines. It can be louder when you’re hungry, digesting a meal, or after swallowing extra air from eating fast, gum, or carbonated drinks.

Get checked if the gurgling comes with:

• Severe pain, bloating, or cramping
• Vomiting, persistent nausea, or fever
• Frequent diarrhea or severe constipation
• Blood in stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• A very quiet or silent abdomen, especially with pain

If it happens often with mild stomach upset, possible causes include food intolerances, IBS, or celiac disease. If the symptoms are new, severe, or getting worse, check the current price before buying a medical visit—more importantly, talk to a clinician.