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Almost every time i eat something, no matter what it is, i have to have a bowel movement within minutes of eating. what could be the cause of this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This is called your: Gastrocolic reflex. You note problems with gas and diarrhea. If this is a chronic problem, please seek medical evaluation.

Answered 6/25/2013

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