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What can be done on having a bowel movement immediately after eating?

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Normal reaction: It is normal to have an urge to go to the bathroom after a meal. This is called the gastrocolic reflex. There is no need to worry about this and there is nothing to do about it, because it is normal

Answered 1/23/2018

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