Rumination
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Rumination, also called merycism, is an eating behavior disorder in which the person repeatedly brings already-swallowed food back into the mouth, without any digestive cause that explains it.
How it may present: In infants and young children, repeated regurgitation shortly after eating may be observed, without apparent effort or signs of marked discomfort; in some cases the emotional environment and feeding habits play a role.
When to seek care? When regurgitation is frequent or interferes with nutrition and growth, an evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician assesses the child's feeding habits and development, and can coordinate support from areas such as gastroenterology or mental health. Reviewing this pattern with a professional helps to understand it and provide better care.
Which specialist treats rumination?
Rumination is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, gastroenterologist, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rumination
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. José David Prieto Nava
Dr. Nava Arturo Navarrete
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Isaac Chicurel Levin
Dr. Karina Chavez Angeles
Dr. Edgar Allan del Valle Villafuerte
Dr. Braian Manuel Ortiz Campos
Dr. Octavio Aguilar Nájera
Dr. Esperanza Lomas Jaramillo
Dr. Gabriela Zarco Aguilar
Dr. Gabriela Rodríguez Romero
Dr. Ana Gabriela Uribe Navarrete
Frequently asked questions
What is rumination?
Rumination, also called merycism, is an eating behavior disorder in which the person repeatedly brings already-swallowed food back into the mouth, without any digestive cause that explains it.
Which doctor treats rumination?
Rumination is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, gastroenterologist, pediatric urologist.