Think Youve Got Food Poisoning?
)is this one:Why do I have to poop right after I eat?
That natural process is you having to poop after you eat, she says.
Its triggered by hormones calledcholecystokininandmotilin, which help your intestine muscles contract and move food through your GI tract.
And they might pose a problem if youre, say, in a restaurant or at a dinner party.
Some other foods that can speed up your gastrocolic reflex are also those that trigger IBS issues.
registered dietitian and gut health expert
This may also make it difficult to know exactly which foods to avoid with gastrocolic reflex.
Constipation is the most common symptom of slowed gastrocolic reflex.
Knowing this information can help, particularly if you often find yourself having to poop after every meal.
How to normalize your colonic flora?
Take probiotics, says Dr. Allen.
They may also prescribe antibiotics if they suspect an infection is present.
If you think this is your case, reach out to your doctor.
They can help you get to the root of the issue.
FAQ
Is gastrocolic reflex in adults normal?
registered dietitian and gut health expert
How do you control a gastrocolic reflex?
There are a few things it’s possible for you to do to calm a heightened gastrocolic reflex.
What foods are commonly associated with gastrocolic reflex?
Having a large meal canalsotrigger your bowel movements.
But every persons gastrocolic reflex triggers are unique.
reviewed byJennifer Logan, MD, MPH
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