Doctor explains what it means if you always need to poop straight after eating

Heightened reflex

People diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have a particularly sensitive gastrocolic reflex.

Cleveland Clinic notes IBS ’causes uncomfortable or painful abdominal symptoms’ and ‘constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating are all common symptoms of IBS’.

Dr Salhab adds: “Certain people after they eat get really bad abdominal pain or cramping and even diarrhea because the contractions of the colon can be very powerful and very forceful.”

However, there are certain things you can do to help ease your symptoms.

Advice

Dr Salhab also suggests potentially steering clear of ‘carbonated beverages, alcohol, certain citrus foods, sometimes dairy as well and fried or fatty foods’ – so anything that tastes great basically.