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My Stomach Makes Noises in School

My stomach growls and is gassy. On weekends, it’s not so bad. But this happens all day at school! What can I do to stop it?

Tummies growl and intestinal tracts produce gas—our bodies are required to do these things. As for the growling, it just means your tummy muscles are contracting as they send liquids and food particles to the small intestines. Growling is good—it means everything is working properly. Sorry, no suggestions for taming the noise.

As for gas, passing it six to 20 times daily is normal. You might toot more when you drink carbonated beverages or change your diet. Fizzy drinks produce air—and what goes in must come out. Fibrous veggies (like broccoli, squash and spinach), dairy products and beans are good-for-you foods, but your body can’t break them down fully. The undigested parts wind up in the colon, where friendly bacteria gobble them up. The bacteria then produce gas, explains Dr. Robert Herman, a gastroenterologist in Manhasset, N.Y.

Perhaps some gas-inducing foods are in your typical before-school breakfast or cafeteria lunch. Figure out which foods affect you, and avoid them on school days. Worst case, you can minimize embarrassing episodes with an over-the-counter charcoal tablet such as Charco. Yes, charcoal. It’s safe and absorbs some of the smelly you-know-what. Pee-ew!

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 3/11/2009 7:00:00 AM 100 COMMENTS

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There is always a little something wet in my undies. I don't pee in my pants, but I don't know what it is.

rosannia on 11/18/2009 10:38:05 PM

i have a major prob i dont eat fruit and barely eat veggies. i mean i can eat fruit, bu ti think they r all gross. and veggies yuck! im embarrassed to go to my friends' houses b/c i dont eat fruit! my mom tells all of her friends and its really embarassing! How can i eat fruit?
PS. why does none of my stuff show up when i right something?

heathermag on 11/15/2009 1:17:50 PM

mod theres is this boy who likes me but i dont like him and he say to me i love u and i like u in front ov everyone and once he come up behind me and hug me it was weird and he slaped my bum like 2 times he did that i need help wat do i do

Hey girlie,

This boy is touching you inappropriately and that is bad! You need to tell him that you appreciate that he likes you, but that you aren't interested and he needs to back off!

Megan P.

Megan P.

nakeeta on 10/16/2009 6:44:56 AM

mod well i like this boy he like me first nw he likes my bestfriend i need advice

Hey girlie,

That's a tought situation. Try talking to your best friend and seeng if she even likes him. But when you really think about it, you wouldn't want to be with someone who doesn't like you, right?

Megan P.

Megan P.

nakeeta on 10/16/2009 6:34:14 AM

mod i have been getting really sore backs and stomach i ve got my period but i leak out pea well white stuff is this normal

Hey girlie,

Sore back and cramps in your stomach or definitely normal when you get your period. It's all normal, don't worry!

Megan P.

Megan P.

nakeeta on 10/16/2009 6:32:55 AM

I hate when that happens, In the beginning of the school year it got so bad I had to be taken to the DR. we found out some bad news. I had mal-rotation. I had to get surgery, and everything. Now things have been worse and I've been told of having an 80% chance of not making it.

Clincher on 7/14/2009 1:25:10 AM

HEY MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
help i have scoliosis and i cant wear tanktops what should i do

Hey babes, Try a few different styles on because there may be one that works for you. Also try some cute tees. XO Lori

lori S.

hedgehog lover on 6/12/2009 8:27:17 PM

my freind always expects me to do stuff for her but never does anythhng back is this a true freind

lovestoPARTY!!!! on 5/14/2009 1:52:47 PM

hammey1 on 5/9/2009 8:48:48 PM

Umm I have a question. My friends all say I'm skinny but I know I'm not because I wear like a large. I just wanna get some pounds off but I just can't talk to my mom about it. I eat really healthy and excercise daily. What should I do?

monkeyilcgym on 4/20/2009 5:14:25 PM

I usually have the same problem! XD!!!

lovemenot on 4/19/2009 11:31:54 PM

Hey girl,
I feel your pain! I came across a small book on the internet that dealt with stomach noises. I bought it and was happy with it. The main thing that I took from the book was that Olive Oil is fantastic at reducing stomach sounds. Something about the fatty acids reducing the intestinal contractions. I dug up the link if any of you are interested.

http://www.silentstomach.com

MaryJane69 on 3/28/2009 12:20:47 AM

THX U ILL TRY ITI NEED THE HELP

dancengirl on 3/18/2009 11:52:27 PM

THX U SOOOO MUCH MOD I REALLY NEED THE HELP!

dancengirl on 3/18/2009 11:51:11 PM

MOD MOD MOD!(and other girlys) sry for bothering u but my mom got stung by a scorpain a long time ago. like a year ago but her legs still num cuz she got stung in the foot 7 times at once. and im always afraid to go up stairs cuz thats where she got stung. and i afraid ill get stung. i put shoes on but it dosent really help. and they are every where i look like the walls and floor and stuff how do i stop being afraid? plz help

Hey girl, omg that's rough for your mom, I'm so sorry. They don't really have scorpions where I live, but I'm sure you can look into an exterminator who will come by the house and spray a scent that keeps them away. We get him for waterbugs here, but it's usually cheap and fast. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

dancengirl on 3/18/2009 11:34:13 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!! What are good songs to listen to when you are crushing on someone? I have a HUGE crush on my guy friend, and I'm still writing in a journal. Except, a lot of the ppl i listen to, only have break up songs and stuff. Any suggestions?

Hey girl! What about "Crush" by Michael Archuleta or "Hearts All Over the World" by Chris Brown?

Jess H.

xdont_forgetx on 3/17/2009 6:14:59 PM

Thanks for the advice!

x-Synchronized-x on 3/17/2009 2:01:18 PM

MOD!
Just recently I have started shaving, but whenever I do shave, she starts freaking out and says I should have waited a few days, but my legs are hairy. It's like she's scared or something. What should I do? HELP!
Thanks a ton!
Sync

Hey babe since you've already done it there's no taking it back now. Talk to her about a compromise maybe for next time!

katelin s.

x-Synchronized-x on 3/16/2009 10:11:34 PM

Y duz everybode ignore everybody's comments?

tumbleheart on 3/16/2009 8:37:36 PM

I have to get up at 5:00 in the morning cuz my mom and dad work at our school. I'm always soooooooooo tired. Any tips besides going to bed a lot earlier?

tumbleheart on 3/16/2009 8:33:51 PM

well what i think is that you should get more sleep and maybe eat more but ****healthy**** food and NOT ****junk food****... maybe if you eat more but eat right you'll feel a little bit better and you wont be so hungry even if you dont feel hungry but our stomuch is hungry...(:
c ya round the website...!!!<3

friends4ever1202 on 3/16/2009 6:14:53 PM

i want a healthy way to loose weight, but i dont wana cut down on yummy food too much! today is my dad's b-day and im about to have my period, and he has chocolate cake, so im SOOOOOOOOOO tempted! what should i do to control my cravings and get fit and healthy?

sonali18976 on 3/16/2009 5:38:27 PM

MOD!MODMODMOD! I have a friend who is dating a guy online. She has never met him, but has called him and texted him before. She met him in an online chatroom when she was posing as Miley Cyrus. He says he loves her, and she told him what state she lives in. She told me not to tell anyone, but i'm afraid for her..and our friendship if i decide to tell. Please help.

Hey babe, if it seems like your friend is going to meet up with this guy or start talking on the phone then def tell an adult. If they keep it online, it should be ok as long as it stops there. It can be very dangerous for her if it goes any further so def don't hesitate to tell an adult. Hang in there!

katelin s.

shanno on 3/16/2009 3:20:40 PM

hey peps! im new to this site. i kind of need a litte help.

zebra21 on 3/15/2009 8:20:16 PM

MOD.......... I've been friends with this girl since the beginning of the year. However, lately she has been annoying and rude to me. I don't want to be friends with her anymore because I've realized she doesn't want to be FRIENDS with me, she wants a PLAYDATE. I've been trying to avoid her, but she still follows me around like a puppy. What should I do/say to her?

Hey Babes,

Speak to her one on one and let her know how her behavior is upsetting you, let her know you need your space.

XO Lori

lori S.

lipgloss93 on 3/15/2009 7:37:22 PM

I have had the weird grawl sounds and one time it was so bad half the class look over at me. I was so loud, I am glad that doesn't happen to often.

luckykel on 3/15/2009 5:59:46 PM

Yeah, my tummy growls in class, too, but I just giggle.<33

icyhawt101 on 3/15/2009 2:35:07 PM

****MOD****
Hey, I started my period last month and right now is about the time i've started. Your supposed to skip a month, right? Because I got cramps todya (I think, and I'm not sure what to do. Is this normal?

You are supposed to get your period once a month.<3 Sherryn d.

sherryn d.

Sugar&Spice on 3/15/2009 12:25:32 AM

MOD.
i saw your dear carol section in the new GL, and i saw that you talked about trichotillomania. i have it, and if you didnt know its a hair pulling disease thing. i was just wondering if you knew anyway to get hair to grow back faster because i have stopped and i just want my old hair back, because my friends have been noticing. thanks soooooo much.

that's good to know.<3 Sherryn D.

sherryn d.

fastpitchchick7 on 3/15/2009 12:22:23 AM

mod-see i tried gmail but it wont except my password and the picture where your supposed to put the letters and i put them correctly i swear i did but it wont except did i do something wrong and what cant the password have cause it ownt except it!

babe, calm down! Try again, if that fails make an account in Yahoo. Don't get hysterical over this or you won't be able to concentrate.<3 Sherryn D.

Sherryn D.

i roxs ur soxs on 3/14/2009 10:01:28 PM

mod- i want ot give my adress and etc. out bcz i dont hav an email and my computer and i dont know how ot make an email so how do i know that you dont give out my personal info bcz i entered the grand prize a lot cause i wanted it!so how am i sure you wont give it away plz and thx you!plz help mod cause my comnputer teach said that igf you rinfo is safe the top will be https instead of http and or there will be a lock if its safe and it doesnt have niether!srry its soooooo long but plz help<3

Go to gmail.com and create an e-mail account there.<3 Sherryn D.

Sherryn D.

i roxs ur soxs on 3/14/2009 9:19:16 PM

Wow, I had that problem in 5th grade. It stunk! (Literally, haha get the pun?) Ahem, anyway... I always used Charco, it really does work.

soccerkitty13 on 3/14/2009 4:55:23 PM

MOD!!!!!!! How do you know if a shy guy likes you? I tried flirting, calling him, baking him stuff and joking around. But how do I know if it's working? I think this guy's awesome and he sometimes check's me out in the hallways or at rehearsal. Is there any surefire way to know?

Hey Girl, i guess its kinda hard to tell, but keep talking to him it will prob take him a while to warm up to ya, and if he seems to be checking you out here and there its def a good sign. *Cara T*

Cara T.

nickj29 on 3/14/2009 4:43:01 PM

im also new to girlslife and i wanted to know what your talking about when you say "chech out your profile" what is the profile, how do you get their and how can i make one?

pattonprincess on 3/14/2009 4:39:02 PM

me 222222222!!!!!

darbevoli on 3/14/2009 4:30:58 PM

The Coffee itself doesn't stunt your growth but cafine does(i don't know how to spell that!!! hee hee)

Jobrosandboyz4ever on 3/14/2009 3:52:56 PM

my stomach is lke that when i don't eat a big breakfast. somtimes i even feel like i am going to throwup. i try to drink some water to fill a little bit of my stomach.

partypug on 3/14/2009 3:48:55 PM

my stomach is lke that when i don't eat a big breakfast. somtimes i even feel like i am going to throwup. i try to drink some water to fill a little bit of my stomach.

partypug on 3/14/2009 3:46:31 PM

HAPPY PI DAYY!

marina_24242 on 3/14/2009 2:25:33 PM

thnx cara

i_no_im_awesome on 3/14/2009 1:23:57 PM

OMG i hate it when my stomach grumbles
it happens all the time
from during a spanish test when its silent
or when im with my boyfrined
it is soooo embarrasing!!!!!

barnbloom on 3/14/2009 1:04:30 PM

****MOD****
i think this guy MAY like me. hes in my math class (& 3 other classes) & he always stares @ me.in LA wen he stares @ me its like a stare where he has the biggest smile on his face & cant look away. in math its a more of a look @ me now look. yesterday in math i caught him staring @ me (like i always do) & wen i caught him he started 2 look away but saw i was staring @ him so he kept staring. it was like really noticeable 2 like he turned his head away then looked back. Do u think he likes me?

Hey Girl, it sounds like he does! Def try talking to him now tho and see how it goes. Be confident and smile back at him girl *Cara T*

Cara T.

i_no_im_awesome on 3/14/2009 1:01:38 PM

You can make a profile, or post comments. But I don't think that you can post pictures other than the one in the profile, can't remember what it's called at the moment.
xoxo, Katie

Katie995 on 3/14/2009 11:31:45 AM

I think this happens to everyone.

jonasgirl1123 on 3/14/2009 11:23:30 AM

Can someone PLEASE help me get around, say show me how to get your opinion published?

tumbleheart on 3/14/2009 10:16:33 AM

OMG my stomach growls like that all the time in school!! i hate it when it does that!!

wizybeth on 3/13/2009 11:06:28 PM

thxs mod thxs for answering all my ?s thx sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much<3333333

music lover 4eva on 3/13/2009 10:30:47 PM

MOD-
thanks for the advice! (=

lillyxmoo on 3/13/2009 10:15:18 PM

MOD ok, so at the beginning of the year my teacher made me sit next to this cute, popular, guy and i thought it would be fun. it turns out that he's really annoying JUST to me but no one else. we changed seats for a couple of weeks and i wasn't next to him but then we changed seats AGAIN i sit next to him AGAIN. and he's just as annoying. i don't really want to tell him to shut up or be mean so what should i do?

Hey Girlie,

You have a couple of options, you can either speak to the teacher on the side and explain your situation and asked to be moved. Or you can politely say to him that you have to concentrate on your work and can't chat during class.

XO Lori

lori S.

lillyxmoo on 3/13/2009 9:56:09 PM

HEYYY SRRY MOD SERIOUSLY ONE MORE HOW DO YOU GET WI-FI!!!!!!PLZZZZZZZZZZ HELP

Hey Chickie,

You have to have something for your comp that can connect to it. With macs it's usually an airport card and with pc's you can usually purchase a reciever that hooks into your comp through the usb slot. There also has to be a connection to actually pull the wi fi from, so if your at a cafe for example they have to have a wi fi hook up there for you to recieve signal.

XO Lori

lori S.

music lover 4eva on 3/13/2009 9:42:28 PM

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