Explains what it means if you always need to poop straight after eating | May 25, 2025

A doctor has explained what it means if you need to go to the bathroom right after eating. If you find yourself rushing to the toilet after every meal, a TikTok doctor says “you’re not alone.” What does it mean? The doctor clarifies that it’s not because the food moves instantly through your gastrointestinal tract. Instead, it’s something called the gastrocolic reflex. What is the gastrocolic reflex? The gastrocolic reflex is a natural physiological response that stimulates movement in your lower gastrointestinal tract after eating. It’s not a disease, but a normal reflex that helps your body make room for more food in your GI tract.

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