Rumination Disorder
Rumination Disorder is characterized by regular regurgitation of food that occurs for a minimum of one month.
PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORS SYMPTOMS
- Regurgitated food may be spite out, re-chewed, or re-swallowed.
- Repetitive regurgitation behavior of food for at least one month
- Behaviors do not occur exclusively in cases of anorexia, bulimia, BED, or avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder
- Negative thoughts
COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS
- Cardiovascular concerns
- Increased psychological issues
Psychiatric conditions commonly co-occurring with ARFID may be combined with:
- Depression
- Panic/Anxiety disorders
- Personality Disorder
Treatment for this disorder is specific to learning to adapt techniques that will help break the cycle. This disorder is often accompanied with other eating disorders, which will determine the increased health risks. Reference the other eating disorders to identify key behaviors.
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