India, Sept. 15 -- Do you often dash to the bathroom after eating or get the pressure at really inconvenient times, like work meetings, or even more awkward, date nights? While it may seem embarrassing as you scramble and stammer to come up with excuses for running to the washroom, it is also a concerning health issue that you should not be brushing under the carpet. Frequent poop urges are also a sign that your gut is not functioning properly and may need attention.

Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab is known on Instagram as The Stomach Doc. In a September 14 post, he shared why people need to relieve themselves immediately after eating, struggling to control the urge. Dr Salhab responded to a content creator who complained about this ...