Rumination Disorder is the repeated regurgitation of food for at least one month. The regurgitated food may be re-chewed, re-swallowed, or spit out. This behavior is not due to a gastrointestinal or other medical condition and requires clinical attention to address.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Repeated regurgitation of food after eating.
• Food may be re-chewed, re-swallowed, or spit out.
• Not due to an associated gastrointestinal or other medical condition.
• Does not occur exclusively during the course of another eating disorder.
• Can lead to malnutrition or weight loss.