A number of neuropeptides have been proposed as mediators of the gastrocolic reflex.
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The recordings also demonstrated that the gastrocolic reflex is uneven in its distribution throughout the colon.
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When pressure within the rectum becomes increased, the gastrocolic reflex acts as a stimulus for defecation.
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Have you looked at Gastrocolic reflex it should answer your question and confirm the normality of the action.
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Clinically, the gastrocolic reflex has been implicated in pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome : the very act of eating or drinking can provoke an overreaction of the gastrocolic response in some patients with irritable bowel syndrome due to their heightened visceral sensitivity, and this can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
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