Rumination disorder

Treatment:

Rumination disorder is treated with behavioral techniques such as mild aversive training. Other techniques include improvement in the child's psychosocial environment and psychotherapy for the parents.

Expectations (prognosis):

In some cases rumination disorder will have a spontaneous remission, and the child returns to eating normally without treatment. In other cases, treatment is necessary.

Complications:

Complications of rumination include malnutrition, lowered resistance to disease, and failure to thrive.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your baby appears to be repeatedly spitting up, vomiting, or rechewing food.