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Is it normal to poop right after you eat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, it can be.: It is caused by the gastrocolic reflex.

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/29/2019

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