The current research in bowel sound analysis and gastrointestinal (GI) monitoring represents a significant advance in non‐invasive diagnostic technologies. Modern techniques employ sophisticated ...

Has it ever happened to you that you are just sitting or doing normal chores, and suddenly your stomach starts making gurgling noises? Worry not, because hearing sounds in your gut is completely ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...