Growling stomach

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

I've found over the last few weeks my stomach has been growling loads, always in the morning when I wake up but I'm not out of bed; at least that's when I hear it. It will growl frequently and last as long as 20 seconds. Confused

My diet has changed recently as I moved out to university. I'm not eating as much, generally having 1 meal a day and a few slices of toast, but I can't attribute these noises to hunger because I'm not hungry when I hear them. My diet at the moment involves a lot of carbs (rice and pasta) and probably not enough fibre (not much fruit or veg, white bread) - I'm thinking it could be this. I don't think it's alcohol related as I haven't drunk much for the last 10 days or so and it hasn't gotten better or worse.

I've already gotten medical advice and they weren't a great help, just said to come back if I start getting abdominal pain as it could be an intestinal blockage, but it's not hurting and hasn't yet, so I highly doubt it's that.

Just looking for any advice based on experience. Mr. Green

Cheers.

nrml76 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Karma :

It will settle down in a few weeks.
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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Could be that you are not drinking enough water. The thirst mechanism feels the same as hunger pangs - part of my recent weight loss is down to the simple fact that if I felt hungry, I'd drink a glass of water. If I'm still hungry 15 minutes later, then I really am hungry. Majority of the time the hunger pangs went away.

Also, when you think about food your body starts the digestive process off, so even if you are not hungry, just thinking about it can set your stomach going. Try it - start thinking about the taste of lemons, and your mouth will start watering.
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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

But why would not drinking enough water cause my digestive system to go into overdrive?

Resurrection · Ballast Boy Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Because your water intake has a direct effect on your metabolism!

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

My stomach's a bit gay at the moment, i'll eat a meal and about an hour later i'll be hungry again so go for more.

I think i've got worms again, little fuckers have already invaded me once before!
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Nice...worms...nice...! And you've had them before...nice! Laughing

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

You said nice three times in two sentences....they say ignorance is bliss but erm why do that?!
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wizzzard wrote: Imagine God just stopping by, tidying your front room up and then quietly letting himself out again. Statisticly more likely to happen than Korn being on here.

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Cos I couldnt summon up the expressions I really wanted to use, Like eeurrgh, euwwwww, bleugh...had a minor mental block back then... its okay, its all cleared again now!
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Nothing wrong with worms, it's just that the little bastards just got a free meal of grilled chicken and chips!
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wizzzard wrote: Imagine God just stopping by, tidying your front room up and then quietly letting himself out again. Statisticly more likely to happen than Korn being on here.

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I actually used to collect worms as a kid. I had this tin bath full of compost and every single worm I found over the course of 4 years got put into this bath.

Thinking back, it must have been worm hell - a mass grave...
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