Rumination Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And More

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

Learn about rumination syndrome, a condition causing effortless regurgitation of food after meals. This video explains its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Discover how therapy and medication can help manage it, and why early recognition is important for health and wellbeing.

Channel: Medical Centric Duration: 0:03:34

Questions

1. Which diagnostic test may be used to confirm rumination syndrome?

MRI scan Blood sugar test High-resolution esophageal manometry Colonoscopy

2. Which group is rumination syndrome known to occur in, apart from all ages?

Pregnant women Athletes Elderly with dementia Infants and people with disabilities

3. Which of the following is a common symptom of rumination syndrome?

Coughing up blood Difficulty breathing after meals Effortless regurgitation of food within 10 minutes of eating Persistent vomiting with nausea

4. What is the primary treatment option for rumination syndrome in people without developmental disabilities?

Surgery on the esophagus Strict liquid diet Long-term use of antibiotics Behavioral therapy with diaphragmatic breathing

5. What is rumination syndrome primarily characterized by?

Vomiting acidic stomach contents Unintentionally regurgitating undigested food Excessive burping and bloating Difficulty swallowing solid foods

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