Q&A for How to Stop Your Stomach from Growling Loudly in Class

Eat food that is higher in proteins, such as eggs and sausage in the morning. You also might add toast so you have a little more food in your stomach to last you until lunch.

Yes, in a quiet environment, it can usually be heard by those near you.

Nuts are a great snack if you can eat them. They're full of healthy oils and protein. Plus, a small handful is usually a serving size! Quick and easy. If you can't eat nuts, try dried fruit, small crackers or some celery sticks.

Eat food high in protein, such as eggs or some kind of meat. These help keep you fuller for longer, and give you vital nutrients.

Keep your leg moving and concentrate on doing other things. If you're allowed to, talk; when you talk, it covers the growling noise.

There is no way to make them stop, but try hunching over. Also, drink lots of water, and carry a bottle of water with you to class to be ready.

Try not to think about it. If you're in class, pay extra close attention to the teacher and take lots of notes. This should keep you busy. Beyond that, there's not much you can do.

Try to remember that it is a normal process, and it happens to everyone. There's no reason to be embarrassed. Just ignore it and focus on class, or distract yourself by thinking of something else.

For some people it is, for some people it isn't. It can draw attention to you if it happens a lot, but it isn't something disgusting or repulsive.

Before going to school, be sure to eat a breakfast high in protein, such as eggs or sausage. This will help to give your body more energy to use throughout the day. It will keep you from getting too hungry before lunchtime. Also, be sure to carry water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day. If you're allowed to, bring small snacks to class with you, such as pretzels, granola bars, or crackers, to eat during breaks or in class.

No it wont. Your intestines are clenching and relaxing, not your stomach muscles.

It can. Try adding two types of meat and a good amount of cheese just for a little bit extra. If you're having stomach issues, then cut back on the cheese.

Digesting also causes your stomach to growl. It may be louder than normal if you're eating certain foods.

Ginger ale or homemade ginger tea or even ginger candies are a good remedy. Your doctor can also give you pills to help with morning sickness if it's bad.

Perhaps you have time to eat a bigger breakfast on the weekend -- or you are distracted with fun activities and don't notice your hunger level as much as you would if you were sitting in the classroom.

It all depends on why your stomach is growling. If you're hungry, make sure you carry snacks with you and eat at regular intervals. If it's growling because you're digesting, make sure you're eating slowly and chewing your food well.

Yes, it will make you hungry. Try eating foods like eggs, sausage, or anything high in protein to keep your stomach from growling.

Not necessarily, but if you have a chronic stomach problem that involves growling such as GERD, you can take an over the counter antacid.

Try snacking between classes if you can. If not, just make sure to have a big, filling breakfast and lunch.

It could be your intestines digesting the food you ate earlier Try not to lay down right after eating and wait around 30 minutes.

Not necessarily. No matter the stomach size, if your stomach is empty, it will growl.

It could be because of the change in temperature. As you adjust, it should get better.

For some people, maybe, but most likely not.

Chewing gum actually causes you to become hungry. When you chew the gum, your stomach releases stomach acid, which helps digest food. When your stomach realizes there is no food coming, it will growl.

For some people it does. If you suffer from stomach noises it would be worth it to try.

Yes, of course. Your stomach generally growls because you're hungry, and you won't be so hungry if you have breakfast. Make sure your breakfast has a lot of protein.

Learn about healthy food and a healthy diet. A good eating regimen allows for healthy snacks between meals, so convince your parents of that fact and make sure you have some healthy snacks available to calm your stomach down.

In the moment, you can either smile slightly as though to laugh at yourself or ignore the stares. Having even a very small snack before class might help with the rumbles.

Drink water instead. Make sure that you eat a lot of fiber when possible, and clutch your stomach tightly whenever growling occurs.

Yes, it could. But it could also be caused by other things. If it is caused by stress and anxiety, try taking deep breaths, and not thinking of it as embarrassing, as this will only increase your stress. Consider bringing a stress ball or fidget spinner or something you can manipulate with your hands when you're nervous. Also, don't look at whoever is staring at you and focus on doing your work.