Doctor Explains What It Means If You Always Need to Poop Straight After Eating

Have you ever found yourself rushing to the bathroom immediately after a meal? According to a TikTok-famous doctor, you’re not alone—and there’s a scientific explanation for this common phenomenon.

What Does It Mean?

A popular TikTok doctor explains that needing to poop right after eating doesn’t mean the food you just ate is moving instantly through your digestive tract. Instead, it’s due to a natural bodily reaction known as the gastrocolic reflex.

Understanding the Gastrocolic Reflex

According to VeryWell Health,

“The gastrocolic reflex is a physiological reflex that stimulates movement in your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract after eating.”

This reflex is completely normal. It’s the body’s way of making room in your digestive system for new food by moving contents from the colon toward the rectum.

How It Works

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