Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Feeling the need to poop after eating may be due to a normal gastrocolic reflex.Foods like caffeine, fried foods, and whole milk can trigger this ...

You just polished off a delicious dinner at an outdoor restaurant with a friend and you’re lingering over a post-meal cup of tea (or cocktail) when it hits you: you gotta poop. Among the questions you ...

You've downed a cup of strong coffee, and soon you have an urge to poop. After you've done your business, you feel a sense of relief. So why does that bowel movement feel so satisfying? "For something ...

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

Feeling bloated and heavy? Here are some simple things to do at night to help you have a bowel movement first thing in the ...

“Even I, as a gastroenterologist, still see this every day,” said Pasricha, a physician scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess ...

Ever wonder whether you’re pooping often enough, taking too long, or trying too hard? A new book debunks some myths and explains what’s normal and what’s not. Misconceptions abound when it comes to ...