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What Causes Passing Of Stools Immediately After Intake Of Food?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: Every time I eat anything, I have a very loose stool which happens minutes after eating...10 yrs ago when I had a colonostopy they informed me of strange diverticuli..I have had attacks of diverticulitous in the a past. The constant elimination is making me tired.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to hyper active gastrocolic reflex

Detailed Answer:
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Passing of stools immediately after intake of food suggest the possibility of hyperactive Gastrocolic reflex. Distension of stomach by food causes evacuation of stools in colon . The cause is less likely to be due to associated Diverticulitis. Diverticulitis usually causes loos stools associated with blood/mucous along with pain and fever.

I would suggest you the following

1. Ensure small quantity of meals more frequently. As this will prevent sudden distension of stomach

2. Avoid tea/coffee / caffeinated/alcoholic beverages

3. Avoid oily food

4. Trial of anti motility drugs like Loperamide is worth considering

Do consult your physician if symptoms persist.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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What Causes Passing Of Stools Immediately After Intake Of Food?

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to hyper active gastrocolic reflex Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Passing of stools immediately after intake of food suggest the possibility of hyperactive Gastrocolic reflex. Distension of stomach by food causes evacuation of stools in colon . The cause is less likely to be due to associated Diverticulitis. Diverticulitis usually causes loos stools associated with blood/mucous along with pain and fever. I would suggest you the following 1. Ensure small quantity of meals more frequently. As this will prevent sudden distension of stomach 2. Avoid tea/coffee / caffeinated/alcoholic beverages 3. Avoid oily food 4. Trial of anti motility drugs like Loperamide is worth considering Do consult your physician if symptoms persist. Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha Deepak