What Is Rumination Disorder?
Rumination Disorder is an eating disorder where individuals repeatedly regurgitate food after eating. This regurgitation may be re-chewed, re-swallowed, or spit out, and is not caused by a medical condition such as reflux.
Most commonly diagnosed in infants and children, rumination disorder can also affect adolescents and adults. If left untreated, it can result in malnutrition, weight loss, dental problems, and social isolation due to shame or embarrassment.
Treatment focuses on identifying underlying behavioral or emotional causes, restoring healthy eating patterns, and improving overall well-being.
5 Signs & Symptoms of Rumination Disorder
Repeated Regurgitation of Food
Food is brought back up from the stomach within minutes of eating, almost daily.
Re-Chewing or Re-Swallowing Food
Food is sometimes chewed again and swallowed, or spit out.
Unexplained Weight Loss or Malnutrition
Due to repeated regurgitation, essential nutrients are not properly absorbed.
Dental and Throat Issues
Frequent regurgitation can cause tooth decay, bad breath, and sore throats.
Emotional Distress or Social Avoidance
Embarrassment may lead to isolation, avoidance of eating in public, or anxiety.
Treatment Options for Rumination Disorder
Our Las Vegas Luxury Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Our Las Vegas inpatient program offers 24/7 care in a safe and structured environment. With medical oversight, therapy, and nutritional counseling, clients receive comprehensive support to overcome rumination disorder.
This intensive setting allows individuals to step away from daily stressors and focus fully on recovery, guided by a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.
Our Las Vegas Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Our outpatient program in Las Vegas is ideal for clients who do not require inpatient care or who are transitioning out of a residential setting.
Clients attend structured therapy and counseling sessions while continuing to live at home. This balance allows for ongoing accountability, flexibility, and integration of recovery into everyday life.
Our Las Vegas Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Rumination disorder often appears in children and adolescents, which is why Virtue Recovery offers a specialized inpatient program for young people.
Our teen program combines medical, psychological, and educational support to address the unique needs of adolescents in recovery.
