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What’s that sound?
by Kate Rockwood
From the rumbling in your tummy to the popping of a joint, the human body produces a curious symphony of sounds. Most are perfectly normal (if slightly embarrassing). But in some cases, they can be alarm bells. “It’s the context that helps you figure out if a particular noise is worrisome,” explains internist Kurt Hafer, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine at Stanford School of Medicine. Here, Dr. Hafer and other experts reveal when a gurgle, burp, queef or toot is a cause for concern—or just a giggle.
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