Experts say, unfortunately, yes. Why does my stomach growl when I’m hungry? “The growling sound that occurs when we’re hungry is known as borborygmi,” explains Donna Powell, D.O., a double ...

Or on a date, or during a job interview, or pretty much anytime it’s super inconvenient for your belly to sound like it’s hosting a tiny whale looking to mate. At least that stomach growl has ...

Also good to know: the growling sound is a natural part of your digestive system but is not necessarily related to hunger, although it can be. Think of the digestive system as an enormous tube ...

While there are exceptions, such as when accompanied by a stomachache or bloody stools, which are indicative of disease, a growling stomach on an empty belly is considered a sign of good health.