Gurgling, crackling, hissing… our bodies continuously emit all kinds of sounds. Most of the time, they are totally benign. But some should urge you to see a doctor. We tell you which ones.
Grinding teeth, rumbling stomach, buzzing ears, all these little noises of our body, which often reminds us of our good memories in a particularly sonorous way, are most often benign. They can be annoying, of course, but have no impact on our health.
However, when these little noises occur regularly and become chronic, it may be necessary to consult the doctor. In this slideshow, Dr. Alexandra Dalu, nutritionist and anti-aging physician, author of The 100 misconceptions that prevent you from feeling well (ed. Leduc) deciphers all body noises and tells you when they should alert you.
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Untimely burps
Often, it is the sign that one swallowed too much air during the meal, by eating too much or too quickly. Burping is a reflex of our body to expel excess air that has accumulated in the stomach. It is enough to eat more slowly, to eliminate alcohol, sodas and foods that are too sweet, and to drink water rich in bicarbonate so that everything goes back to normal. WHO TO CONSULT? If this is accompanied by bloating, digestive pain, talk to a gastroenterologist.
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Too much gurgling
Does your stomach rumble in the middle of a meeting? If you’re hungry, it’s a good sign: these rumblings indicate that your intestines are working! It is rather to worry about their absence or, conversely, too frequent noises, indices of gastroenteritis or spastic colitis. WHO TO CONSULT? If other symptoms appear (pain, sourness, blood in the stools…), take advice from a general practitioner or a gastroenterologist (especially if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly) so as not to miss an inflammation, an ulcer or a tumour.
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cracking joints
The cartilage in the joints contains gas, which can burst into the synovial fluid when the joint is suddenly stressed. It’s ordinary. WHEN TO CONSULT? If this is accompanied by pain, swelling, difficult “unlocking” in the morning: beware! Osteoarthritis, inflammatory diseases of tendons or joints are possible. See your GP or a rheumatologist.
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The chattering jaw
We must not let the problem settle because the temporomandibular joint (which connects the lower jaw to the bone of the skull) could suffer. Over time, a dysfunction of the masticatory apparatus may develop.
WHO TO CONSULT? Consult a stomatologist or a maxillofacial surgeon quickly if this clicking is associated with bruxism, migraines, cervical tensions or throbbing pain in the ear.
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ringing ears
Buzzing, whistling, ringing, you may experience more or less significant hearing discomfort. These 3tinnitus3 have various causes, more or less serious: cerumen plugs, inflammation of the auditory canal, hypertension, trauma to the ear… WHO TO CONSULT? An ENT doctor. His medical opinion is essential, especially if the noise is continuous and is accompanied by dizziness, headaches or if it arises after an unusual activity (eg: scuba diving).
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The whistling breath
It can happen that the nose whistles in case of nasopharyngitis or laryngitis: the air has difficulty passing through the nose because of the inflammatory mucus. This wheezing can also testify to a respiratory allergy or asthma (especially at the end of the day, associated with a cough). Or be due to polyps, usually benign tumors, which obstruct the passage of air in the nose. WHO TO CONSULT? A general practitioner, or even a pulmonologist or an allergist. The SAMU in the event of very significant respiratory discomfort.
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A persistent hiccup
Hiccups are a succession of reflex contractions of the diaphragm. It usually arises when one has eaten/drank too quickly. Don’t worry if it’s occasional! WHO TO CONSULT? Consult your general practitioner in case of frequent hiccups: favored by smoking and alcohol consumption, it can hide digestive or cerebral dysfunction, a tumor, etc.
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A cough that becomes chronic
If the cough is a natural reflex allowing to rid our bronchi of all the undesirable elements which come to encumber them, it is never good to leave it lying around. WHO TO CONSULT? Beyond 8 weeks, it is better to consult a general practitioner or a pulmonologist. Several possible causes: asthma, allergy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), whooping cough, infection… In smokers in particular, it is not to be taken lightly.
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Frequent snoring
Snoring reflects an obstruction of the upper airways: it occurs when the muscles of the pharynx relax. Annoying for the spouse, it remains a normal noise: 40% of adults over 50 are affected. WHO TO CONSULT? an ENT doctor or a sleep specialist if it gets worse? accompanied by frequent pauses in breathing, daytime sleepiness, headaches, lack of concentration, it may be sleep apnea that requires treatment.
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