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Rumination.

Kevin W. Olden1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404, USA. Olden.Kevin@mayo.edu

Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
|July 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Rumination is a gastrointestinal disorder involving effortless regurgitation of food without nausea. Management strategies for this unusual symptom vary based on patient population, including infants, those with disabilities, and healthy adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Rumination is an uncommon gastrointestinal symptom characterized by repetitive regurgitation of gastric contents.
  • This regurgitation occurs shortly after meals, without nausea or retching, and is consciously managed by the patient.
  • It affects distinct populations: infants, individuals with psychiatric/neurologic disorders (especially developmental disabilities), and healthy adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define rumination and differentiate it from other upper gastrointestinal disorders.
  • To outline individualized management strategies for different patient groups.
  • To highlight the need for further research in evaluation and treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and symptom characterization.

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  • Review of existing literature on rumination and its management.
  • Categorization of patients into infants, those with disabilities, and healthy adults.

    • Main Results:

    • Rumination is distinguished by the absence of nausea/retching and the patient's conscious handling of regurgitated material.
    • Management approaches are tailored: addressing mother-child bonding in infants, behavioral therapies for those with disabilities, and adjunctive therapies/trigger identification for healthy adults.
    • Current diagnostic evaluation strategies require further definition, and randomized controlled trials for treatment are needed.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of rumination requires an individualized approach based on the patient's specific population and underlying conditions.
    • Further research is essential to refine diagnostic methods and establish evidence-based treatment protocols for rumination.
    • Gastroenterologists must understand rumination's nature to identify at-risk individuals and apply optimal management strategies for better outcomes.