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9 Reasons You Need To Poop Right After a Meal

You poop after eating because eating triggers your gastrocolic reflex. It's a normal reaction, but some symptoms may suggest ...
Yahoo

Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement If You Can't Poop? Here's What Dietitians Say

Constipation is no fun. Yet, it’s incredibly common. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, roughly 16% of U.S. adults struggle with it. And if you’re over ...
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If It Hurts When You Poop, Here’s What It Means According to Gastroenterologists

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. About the experts Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified ...
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5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

This is because fiber bulks up and softens your stomach contents, improving transit time through your gastrointestinal (GI) ...
Forbes

How Many Times Should You Poop A Day? Here’s What This Study Says

A recently published study provided insight on how bowel movement frequency correlated with levels of toxins in the body. (Photo: Getty) When’s the last time you pooped? Earlier today? Earlier this ...
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I’m a poop doctor — what to do if you haven’t gone since Thanksgiving, opt for ‘mush’ or ‘push’

Has a weekend full of leftovers left you filled to the brim? Dr. Wendi, a California-based board-certified gastroenterologist — or as she says, a legitimate poop doctor — is on hand and bowel with her ...