A doctor has explained what it means if you need to go to the bathroom right after eating.<\/p>\n
If you find yourself rushing to the toilet after every meal, a TikTok doctor says \u201cyou\u2019re not alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
What does it mean?
\nThe doctor clarifies that it\u2019s not because the food moves instantly through your gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n
Instead, it\u2019s something called the gastrocolic reflex.<\/p>\n
What is the gastrocolic reflex?
\nThe gastrocolic reflex is a natural physiological response that stimulates<\/p>\n
movement in your lower gastrointestinal tract after eating.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a disease, but a normal reflex that helps your body make room for more food in your GI tract.<\/p>\n
Dr. Salhab explains that when you eat, your stomach stretches, sending signals to your brain,<\/p>\n
which then signals your colon. This causes your colon to contract to make space for more food,<\/p>\n
triggering the urge to use the restroom. The substances that come out are actually old digested food and water.<\/p>\n
Heightened reflex<\/p>\n
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may experience a heightened gastrocolic reflex.<\/p>\n
IBS can cause painful abdominal symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, gas, and bloating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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