Many people feel the sudden need to use the restroom right after eating, and while it can be surprising, it’s actually a normal response. A doctor recently explained that this sensation isn’t because food rushes through your system instantly — the body simply reacts in a natural way when you begin a meal.
When food enters your stomach, it stretches and sends signals to your brain. In response, the brain tells your colon to contract and make space for new waste to move through. This process is known as the gastrocolic reflex, and it can lead to the urge to have a bowel movement soon after eating.....