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Why is it that every time i eat i have a bowel movement?

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Gastrocolic reflex.: This is a normal reflex. Only makes sense that when you fill the tank up at the top that you should drain it at the botom.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

Why is it that every time i eat i have a bowel movement?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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