Rumination Disorder

Rumination disorder, also known as rumination syndrome, is an eating situation in which patients regurgitate their meals after they have eaten them, frequently repeatedly and unintentionally. This might happen anywhere from 30 seconds to an hour after eating the food. Because the meal hasn't yet been digested by the stomach, it typically tastes normal and non-acidic.

Unlike most eating disorders, the cause of rumination disorder is unknown at this time, while it is thought to be induced by both physical and psychological factors, including depression. Rumination disorder is characterized by bad breath, stomach discomfort, nausea, and constipation. To stop regurgitation, the most common treatment for rumination syndrome is behavioral therapy. Diaphragmatic breathing is the most common behavioral treatment for rumination syndrome.