Bloating and Stomach Gurgles

lilRicki
lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
How do I stop my stomach from gurgling? I have wicked bloating and gas build up. Some say I should increase fiber, some say I should take a ginger extract supplement. I'm not liking the unsettled feeling.

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  • smileyaja
    smileyaja Posts: 6 Member
    I feel the same way. Is there anything to stop the bloating/ gas and stomach noises...
  • NickiG724
    NickiG724 Posts: 47
    Ha! I was wondering the same thing and hoping someone would have insight! =)
  • LarryDUk
    LarryDUk Posts: 279 Member
    yes. Track what you were eating before it started and then stop eating it or at least know it is going to happen when you do.
  • sophayz
    sophayz Posts: 592 Member
    mine stopped when i stopped eating gluten. might be different for you thought maybe try avoiding them for a while and see?
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    More fibre seems to help me. It has the added bonus of eating more veggies and fruit instead of processed food so it's a win/win situation.
  • NK1112
    NK1112 Posts: 781 Member
    How do I stop my stomach from gurgling? I have wicked bloating and gas build up. Some say I should increase fiber, some say I should take a ginger extract supplement. I'm not liking the unsettled feeling.

    I asked my doctor about the same thing and he said it happens when you eat a lot of fiber, or eat fast. He said not to worry about it ... that stomach sounds can become so loud that they are heard across a room. So if you want to cut down on those sounds pay attention to when they occur ... from specific foods or how fast you ate? The bloating suggests a lot of gas buildup ... maybe from too much gas causing vegetables?
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Eating certain foods does that to me. Like someone else said, track what you're eating and note when it occurs then stop eating that. For me, gluten, corn and if I eat too much dairy causes that.
  • Kimdbro
    Kimdbro Posts: 922 Member
    How do I stop my stomach from gurgling? I have wicked bloating and gas build up. Some say I should increase fiber, some say I should take a ginger extract supplement. I'm not liking the unsettled feeling.

    I asked my doctor about the same thing and he said it happens when you eat a lot of fiber, or eat fast. He said not to worry about it ... that stomach sounds can become so loud that they are heard across a room. So if you want to cut down on those sounds pay attention to when they occur ... from specific foods or how fast you ate? The bloating suggests a lot of gas buildup ... maybe from too much gas causing vegetables?

    I eat crazy fast lately.... I'm going to try to pay attention to really slowing down as I have the same issue.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    How do I stop my stomach from gurgling? I have wicked bloating and gas build up. Some say I should increase fiber, some say I should take a ginger extract supplement. I'm not liking the unsettled feeling.

    I asked my doctor about the same thing and he said it happens when you eat a lot of fiber, or eat fast. He said not to worry about it ... that stomach sounds can become so loud that they are heard across a room. So if you want to cut down on those sounds pay attention to when they occur ... from specific foods or how fast you ate? The bloating suggests a lot of gas buildup ... maybe from too much gas causing vegetables?

    I eat crazy fast lately.... I'm going to try to pay attention to really slowing down as I have the same issue.

    I eat LOTS of veggies and high protein. So there's nothing I can do about it? I'm going to carry around 5lbs of bloating. It does make me chuckle when my stomach is so loud that other people can hear it. I just want something to ease the discomfort. I'm already dairy intolerant, I know how that feels when I accidentally eat dairy, it hurts. This is different. This is like there's a balloon in my stomach lol.
  • FightingFox
    FightingFox Posts: 44
    mine stopped when i stopped eating gluten. might be different for you thought maybe try avoiding them for a while and see?
    Yes I figured out that when I eat bread or tortillas I get the gurgles, bloating and gas. urrrgh!
  • FightingFox
    FightingFox Posts: 44
    More fibre seems to help me. It has the added bonus of eating more veggies and fruit instead of processed food so it's a win/win situation.
    However, eating a lot of fiber gives me gas too. TMI I know! but hopefully it's input for your inquiry
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Yep, it gives me gas too! That's the problem, I've cut back my carbs (to normal levels, not carb-o-holic levels) and exponentially increased my veggie intake. That's why I'm having gut issues, I just need to know how to calm it down lol Another suggestion was apple cider vinegar and baking soda in a shot glass
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    More fibre seems to help me. It has the added bonus of eating more veggies and fruit instead of processed food so it's a win/win situation.
    However, eating a lot of fiber gives me gas too. TMI I know! but hopefully it's input for your inquiry

    Usually that only happens if you aren't someone who eats a lot of fiber all the time. It takes a bit for your body to adjust and it isn't a good idea to go from eating all processed white foods to living on fruits and veggies but with a bit of time your body totally learns to deal with the fiber. It's actually the secret colon cleanse that doesn't involve all the silliness of the advertised cleanses.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    More fibre seems to help me. It has the added bonus of eating more veggies and fruit instead of processed food so it's a win/win situation.
    However, eating a lot of fiber gives me gas too. TMI I know! but hopefully it's input for your inquiry

    Usually that only happens if you aren't someone who eats a lot of fiber all the time. It takes a bit for your body to adjust and it isn't a good idea to go from eating all processed white foods to living on fruits and veggies but with a bit of time your body totally learns to deal with the fiber. It's actually the secret colon cleanse that doesn't involve all the silliness of the advertised cleanses.

    So wait it out...I'm going to buy peppermint tea just to make myself feel better lol
  • lauractemple85
    lauractemple85 Posts: 109 Member
    I had the SAME problem! The healthier I ate (more veggies) the more gas and bloating I had. I started taking a probiotic everyday and it's worked wonders. No more gas since then.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Yep, it gives me gas too! That's the problem, I've cut back my carbs (to normal levels, not carb-o-holic levels) and exponentially increased my veggie intake. That's why I'm having gut issues, I just need to know how to calm it down lol Another suggestion was apple cider vinegar and baking soda in a shot glass

    So, somebody was having fun with you. Vinegar + baking soda produces CO2. If you want to add to your gas problems, then drink that. Unless the thought is that you make the gas bubbles in your stomach bigger and they might be easier to expel. Don't think that's an experiment I'd try.
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    Gluten and/or dairy. Like others recommended...pay attention to what you ate before it started.
  • smithcarola
    smithcarola Posts: 51 Member
    Just saw this article a couple of days ago...

    http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2013/07/19/9-healthy-foods-that-reduce-bloating/#9-healthy-foods-that-reduce-bloating-1

    It may help.
  • chuchuboogie
    chuchuboogie Posts: 4 Member
    I think it's person by person. Different foods will set off different people.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Just saw this article a couple of days ago...

    http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2013/07/19/9-healthy-foods-that-reduce-bloating/#9-healthy-foods-that-reduce-bloating-1

    It may help.

    Thank you! I'm off to buy some ginger capsules, and apple cider vinegar. Thanx for all the help guys.
  • Kayden1986
    Kayden1986 Posts: 189 Member
    aloe vera and manuka honey, but that's for stomach upsets of the mild type. see a doctor if they are painfull etc etc
  • Prettypedalpower
    Prettypedalpower Posts: 54
    I have wheat intolerance and ibs... Pro biotics yoghurt gives me gurgling bloating and pain. Ginger and peppermint are very soothing
  • AdrianBry
    AdrianBry Posts: 138 Member
    you'll need to look at your food journal to see what foods causes it. how much water are you drinking daily.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    you'll need to look at your food journal to see what foods causes it. how much water are you drinking daily.


    My increase in vegetables are what's causing it, and my water consumption is between 8-10 glasses. I either wait until my body gets used to it, or I get something holistic to settle the monster. Seriously, it's growling so loud people are coming out of their office to see what the hell that noise is. I have dairy intolerance, this definitely isn't "that" kind of pain. This is like farting on the inside, and I swallowed a balloon. Fiber increase, mild constipation. Usually a sugar free redbull helps that mild constipation, today it's not. Might have to suck it up and have a cup of coffee :sick:
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Probiotics help me, too.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Is there a capsule I can take for pro-biotics? the diary free alternatives are nasty lol it's all fermented cabbage and kimchi. I love saurkraut but kimchi gives me the no feeling. There's also coconut milk yogurt I can try, but that's going to get expensive.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I am trying a drop of ginger extract in my water to see if this helps. I will update with the experiment when the results are in. I also have pure mint extract (these are super high grade extracts my co-worker lent me). If the ginger doesn't work by lunch time, I will try the mint. :drinker:

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