I have constant stomach gurgling and Popping noises in my stomach for over a year . I do have a hiatal hernia that was diagnosed about 6 years ago so every stomach problem since then I put down to this . I have had on going stomach problems for last six years but this gurgling and poppPop is crazy . I've had lots of tests done and found out I have gallstones but doctors say this is not the cause because I also get lots of pain on my left side of my stomach asweell . It feels like somthiy growing iny stomach . All tests clear so still don't have any answers . This issue now keeps me awake and stresses me out constantly and that is possible making the whole situation worse . 

I've had symptoms just like yours for 4 months now! I've been to my GP 4 times since it started and have had stool tests, blood tests and IBS diagnosed. Unfortunately the pain got so bad in my right side and after eating that I started vomiting recently. I spoke to out of hours initially who told me to seek medical help urgently back at my GP (who I have lack of faith in at the moment!). Anyway, they sent me straight to hospital where I was told I may have gallstones. No gallstones found luckily but now I'm back to square one! The surgeon said I may have colic (which I thought only babies get) and possibly Crohns disease. I'm being referred to the gastro team at hospital for further tests soon. It's making my life so uncomfortable! I hope you find out what's causing your discomfort soon. 

I've had symptoms just like yours for 4 months now! I've been to my GP 4 times since it started and have had stool tests, blood tests and IBS diagnosed. Unfortunately the pain got so bad in my right side and after eating that I started vomiting recently. I spoke to out of hours initially who told me to seek medical help urgently back at my GP (who I have lack of faith in at the moment!). Anyway, they sent me straight to hospital where I was told I may have gallstones. No gallstones found luckily but now I'm back to square one! The surgeon said I may have colic (which I thought only babies get) and possibly Crohns disease. I'm being referred to the gastro team at hospital for further tests soon. It's making my life so uncomfortable! I hope you find out what's causing your discomfort soon. 

Have you looked up BAM bile acid malformation, similar to IBS & crone's connected to gall stones/gall bladder? IBS is often misdiagnosed BAM

Hi thank you for your reply. I actually went into hospital for 2 weeks as they thought it might be cancer. Luckily it wasn't, so they said IBS probable but have given me cholestyramine sachets which I have been taking for 3 months. I saw a dietitian last week and she said she doesn't think my symptoms are IBS but fat malabsorption (so bile acid malabsorption)! I'm waiting for another appointment at the hospital with a consultant currently. So, maybe you were right?! :) 

Can I ask how did you get on in the end regarding your situation please as that's exactly how I've being feeling since March this year typical can hardly see a doctor atm. 

I posted earlier in the year, I had bleeding and was referred for what I thought was a sigmoidoscopy, when I got to the hospital is was for a colonoscopy, I was scared and thought about sedation. After talking through with a nurse I decided not to have sedation and they just offered gas and air if needed. I was glad because recovery was so quick and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. They found a slight thickening and took biopsies but everything came back clear. I have changed my diet and eat much healthier and balanced and everything seems back to normal. I think getting checked as soon as possible is the best thing. Much better than worrying and googaling. Hope everyone is OK, take care x

Hi, thanks for your reply. I was diagnosed with severe bile acid malabsorption in February 2020 so now take medication every day to help with my symptoms. I still suffer but not as badly as I did at the beginning. Hope you're ok and get some help soon! 

Hi Sau123,

I have the same symptoms, persistent stomach noise,abdominal discomfort.My fecal test came today and positive for blood.The GP said he will refer me to specialist for further check up.He daid they will use camera..Dr Google is freaking me out and worried that i might have a colon cancer.Im 53 yrs old. 

I dont have the other symptoms like nausea,vomiting, stomach pain, weight lost, fatigue, only noisy stomach amd theand the blood they found in my poo...

Hi there

i had exactly those symptoms. I had a sigmoidoscopy where they found diverticulitis and a polyp. They sent it off for biopsy where it came back with low grade cancer cells. I then had a full colonoscopy and nothing else was found. Because the polyp was removed there's nothing further to be done except colonoscopies every 5 years. I'm 47. I know it's hard but try not to google and wait for your appointment where you will get the answers you need. Good luck!! 

Hi sau123

I've just read your post im going through the same situation at this moment in time, I have pain in my right side that goes into my abdomen and round to the lower part of my back. I also get pain when I'm going to the toilet and when passing wind. I've had this on and off for over 3 and half years now my doctors haven't sorted it out I've had all sorts that it could have been ie appendix, gallstones, IBS, gastroenteritis and so on I've had an ultrasound came back negative,  blood tests which something was low but changed after a week or so I've recently had a urine sample no sign of infection but I have a small amount of blood in my urine which is still there at this moment in time I'm still getting the pain and it seems to be getting worse I've had a CT scan recently so awaiting results from that because they think it could be possible kidney stones I wished they could tell me what it is and I could get this sorted once and for all I hope you get yours sorted soon good luck

Read through the discussions, sadly awake due to pain and thinking that so many people like me are going through this. The pain and other issues started suddenly in 2018 and after a while disappeared. Now, I am experiencing the same symptoms but worse. I'm awake during sleep due to a burrowing mid abdominal pain, has lot off gas, growling sounds which gets louder and louder, but the sad thing is that GP, and even I managed to meet a gastro specialist, nobody seems to understand what we are going through. It's been over a month, and this comes and goes, is unpredictable and bothers too much. The blood tests are fine, abdominal ultrasound is normal, I'm on omeprazole, but the symptoms are still there. Do not know what to do further.

Looks like Im in a similar boat to most on this thread.

Im a 52 year old guy. Keep myself fairly fit, go to the gym 4 days a week.
I work days and nightshifts which isnt ideal for long term health, but it pays the bills.

Started having issues 4 months ago. Incredible amounts of wind noise/stomache rumbles. Coupled with constipation and abominal pain, often all over but consistently to the right of my belly button as I look down. Also frequent chest pain which seems to go right through to my back, although I think this is linked to the wind issue.

Eventually got to see a GP after 6 weeks of constant trying.....COVID has totally scuppered the NHS, its almost impossible to see a doctor.

Did numerous blood and stool tests - apart from slightly elevated blood sugar (which was ok on a re-test) everything else was clear.

GP seems to think it may be IBS, and gave me buscopan which I take whenever the pain is building.

Ive also changed to a full FODMAP diet to try and alleviate the symptoms.

However, as things stand- whilst the wind/rumbling is a tiny bit better, nothing else has changed. Im still struggling with abdominal pain and even as I type this, my stomach sounds like the percussion section of the royal philharmonic! 
 

Im not sure what to do next, although I am sure that this isnt simply IBS. It never goes away and is constantly on my mind.

Any advice as to the next steps would be appreciated.

Thanks.