A gastroenterologist explains why some people feel the urge to use the restroom right after eating. The gastrocolic reflex is ...

You just polished off a delicious dinner at an outdoor restaurant with a friend and you’re lingering over a post-meal cup of tea (or cocktail) when it hits you: you gotta poop. Among the questions you ...

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

Pooping is a normal physical response to eating, called the gastrocolic reflex. Certain foods or activities can trigger a faster gastrocolic reflex. A frequent urgent or painful need to poop after ...

For some, eating a meal is quickly followed by the need to visit the bathroom. It’s not always talked about openly, but it’s more common than most think. That sudden bowel movement after eating can be ...

Following daily habits that support stool consistency, allow privacy, and promote evacuation can help you poop on a regular schedule.

With rates of colorectal cancer on the rise among younger patients, more people are paying closer attention to the status of ...