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'm so happy to hear it! So so happy. Your brought tears to my eyes! Thank you. 
Live long looong, healthy and happy with your loved ones!

xx

hi everyone on this post,

hope you're all doing well.

i came across this as have similar symptoms, in particular the stomach noises (even when not hungry) and that sicky feeling you get when you are hungry (but i'm not)

also general abdominal discomfort that i would describe as being like my stomach has been folded in half?

the difference with me that i've seen no one else mention is i'm having trouble swallowing also. has anyone else had this problem?

it's taking me upto an hour to eat a meal and frequently abandon one half way through, to finish later.

i think there is some acid/reflux going on but feel this is just a symptom of something more rather than just the problem...

thank you

Could be a large hiatus hernia, but I'm not medically trained so I'd say definitely get it checked out, if nothing else to put your mind at rest. Hope it turns out to be okay. 

Hi,

I have a friend who had very similar symptoms to you, mainly trouble swallowing. His doctor suggested it might be a gluten intolerance. He's been on a gluten free diet for weeks now and his symptoms have completely resolved. Might be worth a try as you wait to see a doctor.

Hi johney

Your issues seem the same as mine... i started with this 6 weeks ago. paid for a gastroscopy all normal.. boods all normal.. pain in my stomach on and off all day and when i eat.. had stool change and weight loss... stool has blood in but could be piles ( had 3 kids) just had a CT scan today both investigations i paid for private.. awaiting a camera up the bottom and CT results... awful noises coming from my stomach all day long change in poo and smelly wind i fear the worst :(

This is the most informative thread I've read about these problems. In early September 2020 I had a pain my in lower abdomen whilst cooking dinner. Had to rush to the toilet for a bowel movement, which did provide relief. Unfortunately, my problems didn't end there. I started getting these loud rumblings/growlings from my stomach area and developed a pain in my upper right abdomen, which has been there ever since. Doctor ran blood and stool tests, all clear, but problems persisted and my appetite took a hit. Just didn't want to eat anything. Eventually, in January 2021 I had an ultrasound and upper endoscopy, all clear, although a doctor back in October at my surgery said he'd booked me for a colonoscopy. Another doctor has chased that up but I'm still waiting. I had a colonoscopy in September 2017 and a polyp was removed from my cecum and I was also diagnosed as having collagenous colitis. After that colonoscopy, which was done because of lower abdominal pain and diarrhea, I was fine for 3 years, when these new symptoms started. My bowel movements change from one day to the next, I get Headaches and odd numb feelings in arms, hands, feet and legs. Like everyone posting on here I'm extremely frustrated as well as quite worried. I wish everyone well and hope you all get the answers and treatment you need. 

Hi,

42 year old female - on HRT, early menopause.

Like a lot of you, I too am experiencing worrying symptoms.

Back in April I started having the most strangest gurgling noises. They were loud - I mean really loud - and not the sound you would associate with the digestion of food. It was mostly at night and the left side of my abdomen near the belly button felt more hard and tender than the other side. I was also sore in the area above the belly button and the chest which was hard and tender to the touch. The doc prescribed me omeprazole, said it was all anxiety and reflux related. I have suffered with constipation a lot, more so the last couple of years when my periods started growing further and further apart. But it ramped up a gear during this time and gave me cause for concern. Suppositories cleared the back log and helped but lately it has been bothering me again. I have suffered with anal fissures the last couple of years and nearly every BM makes them bleed. It is always fresh blood when I wipe, so I think it is contained to the fissure and not from my stools. They have appeared darker at times but I put it down to taking 4 or 5 days to make an appearance. 

My bowels died down a little but a couple of weeks ago, they started up again. Bloated, tender in the same areas. Awful gurgling noises. This time, I had left flank pain with it. Last week my stools changed too, went from solid masses to really constipated - small and pebble like. I went 3 times in one day, each a small amount. The doc prescribed me more omeprazole for reflux. 5 days in and nausea hit me in waves, with a constant uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. Went back to the docs, had full blood count. They came back normal, other than discovering I have the kidney function of a healthy 70 year old. No sign of inflammation. There was trace amount of blood on dipstick with the urine sample and lab test showed small amount of both white and red blood cells. More change this morning when after spending 40 minutes on the toilet trying to go, the small amount of stool was covered in yellow/orange mucus. A lot of it. This is new to me. I am still feeling nauseous on an off and bowel twinges. I am also struggling with fatigue. Going out for a walk or driving ruins me and makes me feel sick. I don't know whether this is IBS or something more sinister. I am desperate for someone to stick a camera in me and tell me.

Happy to hear you are doing ok Luke.

God bless

Hey group,

I was reading this thread as have had similar symptoms but didn't see any mention of something I have discovered in myself. I've always had tummy issues and gurgling, problems with gas, smelly wind, stools etc and my mum recently passed away with bowel cancer, so have been worried.

My symptoms also have involved bad belching and indigestion more recently. However, it all started with a nagging pain in my left middle side, as many people have described here. Had it for 2 years now and felt like something growing slowly inside me which made me think cancer. However, the pain does come and go also, which made me think maybe not cancer, and I couldn't feel a lump.

After pushing my GP, I've had numerous tests and stool samples. One of which was a test for the enzyme amalyse which I believe is released from the pancreas when eating and helps dissolve fats mainly. Turns out I have very low levels of this indicating high pancretic insufficiency, so now have to take CREON tablets with meals. I had noticed the pain in the left side was worse after eating very fatty foods and also alcohol, and the pancreas is in that area, so I think I have found my cause. Need to keep an eye on it though. Had a CT scan and all clear but will ask for more in future given family history.

So, I'd advise all with the nagging pain in left side and gas/wind/belching to ask for that amalyse pancreatic insufficieny stool test and also Helicobacter Pylori bacteria infection which can cause ulcers (and which I also had). This may be the cause of some your symptoms and not cancer, hopefully putting mind at rest.

Keep well people, and would love to know how you get on.

Hey group,

I was reading this thread as have had similar symptoms but didn't see any mention of something I have discovered in myself. I've always had tummy issues and gurgling, problems with gas, smelly wind, stools etc and my mum recently passed away with bowel cancer, so have been worried.

My symptoms also have involved bad belching and indigestion more recently. However, it all started with a nagging pain in my left middle side, as many people have described here. Had it for 2 years now and felt like something growing slowly inside me which made me think cancer. However, the pain does come and go also, which made me think maybe not cancer, and I couldn't feel a lump.

After pushing my GP, I've had numerous tests and stool samples. One of which was a test for the enzyme amalyse which I believe is released from the pancreas when eating and helps dissolve fats mainly. Turns out I have very low levels of this indicating high pancretic insufficiency, so now have to take CREON tablets with meals. I had noticed the pain in the left side was worse after eating very fatty foods and also alcohol, and the pancreas is in that area, so I think I have found my cause. Need to keep an eye on it though. Had a CT scan and all clear but will ask for more in future given family history.

So, I'd advise all with the nagging pain in left side and gas/wind/belching to ask for that amalyse pancreatic insufficieny stool test and also Helicobacter Pylori bacteria infection which can cause ulcers (and which I also had). This may be the cause of some your symptoms and not cancer, hopefully putting mind at rest.

Keep well people, and would love to know how you get on.