Sudden urge to poop while shopping? A top GI doctor explains

Many shoppers experience a sudden urge to use the restroom while browsing. This common phenomenon, known as the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, was first described in Japan in 1985. Theories suggest stimuli like the smell of paper or ink, or even the anxiety of shopping, might trigger this urge. Some individuals even visit specific stores daily to find relief.

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