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Is it normal to poop every time you eat?

Depends.It depends

It can be normal to poop after meals because eating triggers your colon to move. If it’s new, urgent, painful, or your stool is often loose, it’s worth checking into.

Eating can set off the gastrocolic reflex—basically, your digestive system making room for what’s coming in by moving stool along. Some people feel that reflex after most meals, and it doesn’t mean the food you just ate passed straight through you.

If your poop is formed and you feel well, this may simply be your normal rhythm. If it’s a new change, comes with frequent diarrhea or urgency, or you have blood, significant pain, or unexplained weight loss, check in with a healthcare professional.

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