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The human ruminant.

M M Thame1, K A Burton, T E Forrester

  • 1Tropical Medicine Research Institute, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|August 19, 2000
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Infant Rumination syndrome, an uncommon disorder with psychological links, caused severe malnutrition (marasmus) in a five-month-old infant. Delayed diagnosis is common due to lack of awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Malnutrition in infants presents significant health challenges.
  • The Wellcome Classification system aids in diagnosing malnutrition types, including marasmus.
  • Infant Rumination syndrome is an uncommon cause of malnutrition.

Observation:

  • A five-month-old female infant presented with severe malnutrition (49% weight for age).
  • No edema was present, consistent with a diagnosis of marasmus.
  • The infant's condition was attributed to Infant Rumination syndrome.

Findings:

  • Infant Rumination syndrome is an uncommon disorder.
  • The syndrome is believed to have a psychological component.
  • Lack of awareness regarding this syndrome frequently results in diagnostic delays.

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Implications:

  • Increased awareness of Infant Rumination syndrome is crucial for timely diagnosis.
  • Understanding the psychological component may inform treatment strategies.
  • Early intervention can prevent severe malnutrition and its long-term consequences.