What is Rumination Disorder? | Eating Disorders

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This content explains Rumination Syndrome, a condition where food is regurgitated and either re-swallowed or spat out. It discusses its link to bulimia, available treatment approaches like habit reversal therapy, and emphasizes that it is treatable, encouraging open discussion with healthcare providers.

Channel: Howcast Duration: 0:01:23

Questions

1. What happens to food during an episode of Rumination Syndrome?

It causes choking It spontaneously regurgitates into the mouth It triggers vomiting It gets digested faster

2. What is the key message about Rumination Disorder treatment?

It is untreatable It is treatable and should be discussed with providers It usually goes away on its own It only resolves with medication

3. Which psychotherapy approach is mentioned as a potential treatment strategy for Rumination Syndrome?

Exposure therapy Habit reversal training Medication management Cognitive restructuring

4. What is Rumination Disorder also known as?

Anorexia Nervosa Rumination Syndrome Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder

5. Patients with which disorder may be at increased risk of developing Rumination Syndrome?

Depression Anxiety Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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