Zespół ruminacji
Epidemiologia

Zespół ruminacji to zaburzenie czynnościowe przewodu pokarmowego, charakteryzujące się bezwysiłkowym zwracaniem niedawno spożytego pokarmu do jamy ustnej bez organicznej przyczyny. Epidemiologia wskazuje na rozpowszechnienie około 3,1% w populacji ogólnej (95% CI: 3,0-3,3%), z wyższą częstością u dorosłych (3,7%, 95% CI: 2,3-5,1%) niż u dzieci (0,4%, 95% CI: 0,2-0,6%). Występuje częściej u kobiet (3,1%) niż u mężczyzn (2,5%). Szczególnie wysokie rozpowszechnienie obserwuje się u pacjentów z GERD opornym na leczenie PPI (20% dorosłych, 43% dzieci), fibromialgią, zaburzeniami odżywiania oraz u osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną (6-10%). Zespół ruminacji współwystępuje z zaburzeniami psychicznymi, takimi jak depresja (OR 1,46), stany lękowe (OR 1,8), OCD, PTSD, ADHD oraz zaparciami. Średni czas do diagnozy wynosi około 17 miesięcy, co wynika z częstych błędnych rozpoznań i prowadzi do niepotrzebnych, inwazyjnych badań.

Epidemiologia zespołu ruminacji

Zespół ruminacji (ang. Rumination syndrome) to zaburzenie czynnościowe przewodu pokarmowego, charakteryzujące się bezwysiłkowym zwracaniem niedawno spożytego pokarmu z żołądka do jamy ustnej, przy braku organicznej przyczyny choroby. Mimo rosnącej świadomości na temat tego schorzenia, dokładne dane epidemiologiczne pozostają niepełne i często rozbieżne.123

Rozpowszechnienie w populacji ogólnej

Częstość występowania zespołu ruminacji w populacji ogólnej jest trudna do precyzyjnego określenia ze względu na różne kryteria diagnostyczne stosowane w zależności od warunków klinicznych oraz prawdopodobne niedodiagnozowanie.12 Globalne dane wskazują na występowanie zespołu ruminacji u około 3,1% populacji ogólnej (95% CI: 3,0-3,3%), z najwyższą częstością odnotowaną w Brazylii (5,5%) i najniższą w Singapurze (1,7%).34

Według kryteriów Rzym IV, szacuje się, że rozpowszechnienie zespołu ruminacji w populacji dorosłych wynosi 2,8% (3,1% u kobiet i 2,5% u mężczyzn) na podstawie badań ankietowych online oraz 1,1% (1,4% u kobiet i 0,8% u mężczyzn) w wywiadach osobistych.56 Starsze badanie wykorzystujące kryteria Rzym II wskazywało na rozpowszechnienie rzędu 0,8% (95% CI: 0,3%-1,3%) w populacji ogólnej.7

Różnice między dorosłymi a dziećmi

Istnieją znaczące różnice w rozpowszechnieniu zespołu ruminacji między grupami wiekowymi. Metaanaliza wskazuje, że według kryteriów Rzym IV, rozpowszechnienie zespołu ruminacji u dzieci w każdym wieku wynosi 0,4% (95% CI: 0,2-0,6%), podczas gdy u dorosłych sięga 3,7% (95% CI: 2,3-5,1%).8 Podobnie niezależnie od kryteriów diagnostycznych, łączne rozpowszechnienie ruminacji jest wyższe u dorosłych w porównaniu z dziećmi i młodzieżą (3,0% vs 0,8%), ale wyższe u młodzieży niż u młodszych dzieci (1,1% vs 0,1%).9

W populacji dziecięcej, badanie ankietowe przeprowadzone wśród 2163 dzieci i młodzieży wykazało, że 110 osób (5%) spełniało kliniczne kryteria zespołu ruminacji.1011 W populacji Sri Lanki, badanie dzieci i młodzieży w wieku 10-16 lat wykazało częstość występowania zespołu ruminacji na poziomie 5,1%, z podobnym rozpowszechnieniem u chłopców (5,1%) i dziewcząt (5,0%).12

U niemowląt zespół ruminacji występuje zwykle między 3 a 12 miesiącem życia.1314 U młodzieży typowy wiek zachorowania to około 12,9 lat (±0,4), przy czym u chłopców pojawia się wcześniej (11,0 ±0,8 lat) niż u dziewcząt (13,8 ±0,5 lat).15

Grupy ryzyka i choroby współistniejące

Wyższą częstość występowania zespołu ruminacji odnotowano w określonych grupach klinicznych:16

Zespół ruminacji często współwystępuje z innymi zaburzeniami, takimi jak:2425

  • Zaburzenia lękowe
  • Depresja
  • Zaburzenia obsesyjno-kompulsyjne (OCD)
  • Zespół stresu pourazowego (PTSD)
  • Zaburzenia adaptacyjne
  • Zespół nadpobudliwości psychoruchowej z deficytem uwagi (ADHD)
  • Zaparcia z zaburzeniami wydalania

Czynniki związane z występowaniem zespołu ruminacji

Badania wskazują na kilka czynników niezależnie związanych z zespołem ruminacji:26

  • Depresja (iloraz szans [OR], 1,46)
  • Stany lękowe (OR, 1,8)
  • Wskaźnik masy ciała (OR, 1,04)
  • Płeć żeńska (OR, 1,19)

Wyzwania diagnostyczne i opóźnienia w rozpoznaniu

Zespół ruminacji jest często niedodiagnozowany lub błędnie diagnozowany jako inne schorzenia przewodu pokarmowego, co prowadzi do znaczących opóźnień w rozpoznaniu.2728 Średni czas od wystąpienia objawów do diagnozy zespołu ruminacji wynosi około 17 miesięcy.2930 W tym czasie pacjenci często przechodzą kosztowne, niepotrzebne, a czasem nawzględnie inwazyjne badania.3132

Zespół ruminacji bywa mylony z innymi zaburzeniami, takimi jak:33

  • Wymioty
  • Opóźnione opróżnianie żołądka (gastropareza)
  • Choroba refluksowa przełyku (GERD)
  • Bulimia lub anoreksja

Implikacje kliniczne i funkcjonalne

Zespół ruminacji może powodować poważne konsekwencje zdrowotne i społeczne, w tym:343536

  • Ubytek masy ciała i niedożywienie
  • Wysoką absencję szkolną
  • Zaburzenia aktywności życia codziennego (u około 12% dzieci z zespołem ruminacji)
  • Erozję zębów (u 75% osób z zespołem ruminacji)

W najcięższych przypadkach, szczególnie u osób przebywających w instytucjach opiekuńczych, śmiertelność spowodowana bezpośrednio zespołem ruminacji może wynosić 5-10%, a u niemowląt i starszych dorosłych w instytucjach nawet 12-50%.37

Trendy i przyszłe kierunki badań

Istnieje potrzeba prowadzenia dalszych badań epidemiologicznych na temat zespołu ruminacji, szczególnie w zakresie:3839

  • Dokładniejszego określenia rozpowszechnienia w podstawowej opiece zdrowotnej i specjalistycznych warunkach klinicznych
  • Opracowania zwalidowanych narzędzi do pomiaru objawów
  • Badania wpływu zespołu ruminacji na jakość życia
  • Oceny skuteczności metod leczenia, w tym oddychania przeponowego
  • Lepszego zrozumienia etiologii i czynników wywołujących

Większa świadomość zespołu ruminacji wśród pracowników służby zdrowia jest kluczowa dla szybszej diagnozy, zapobiegania niedożywieniu i ograniczenia niepotrzebnych skierowań na badania psychiatryczne lub inwazyjne procedury diagnostyczne.4041

Nadzór i monitorowanie zespołu ruminacji

Aktualnie nie istnieje powszechny system nadzoru epidemiologicznego ukierunkowany specyficznie na zespół ruminacji. Jednak zainteresowanie tym schorzeniem wzrasta, o czym świadczy rosnąca liczba badań klinicznych i publikacji naukowych.42

Badania kliniczne i eksperci

Na podstawie analizy obiektywnej danych, zidentyfikowano 151 wiodących ekspertów medycznych specjalizujących się w zespole ruminacji w 17 krajach i 12 stanach USA, w tym 28 lekarzy. Według ClinicalTrials.gov, istnieje co najmniej 41 badań klinicznych dotyczących zespołu ruminacji, w tym 1 aktywne, 24 zakończone i 9 w fazie rekrutacji.43

Problemy z monitorowaniem

Monitorowanie epidemiologiczne zespołu ruminacji jest utrudnione przez kilka czynników:444546

  • Brak systematycznych, szeroko zakrojonych badań na dużą skalę
  • Różnice w stosowanych kryteriach diagnostycznych (Rzym II, Rzym III, Rzym IV, DSM-5, EDY-Q)
  • Ukrywanie objawów przez pacjentów, zwłaszcza dzieci i młodzież
  • Nieświadomość problemu wśród rodziców/opiekunów
  • Niedostateczna wiedza o schorzeniu wśród lekarzy

Trudno również określić, czy obserwowany wzrost liczby diagnozowanych przypadków wynika z rzeczywistego zwiększenia częstości występowania zespołu ruminacji, czy też ze zwiększonej świadomości i lepszego rozpoznawania tego schorzenia przez lekarzy.47

Inicjatywy edukacyjne

Rozwijane są programy edukacyjne mające na celu zwiększenie wiedzy na temat zespołu ruminacji wśród personelu medycznego. Przykładem jest ECHO Rumination – kompleksowy program, który prowadzi uczestników przez proces diagnozowania zespołu ruminacji, koncentrując się na testach i obserwacji behawioralnej. Program ma na celu poprawę opieki nad pacjentami poprzez omówienie kryteriów diagnostycznych, epidemiologii i patofizjologii zespołu ruminacji.48

Perspektywy na przyszłość

Przyszłe badania populacyjne powinny dążyć do lepszego zrozumienia, dlaczego zachowanie ruminacyjne jest częstsze u dorosłych oraz porównać zwalidowane oceny DSM-5 dla zaburzenia ruminacji z kryteriami rzymskimi dla zespołu ruminacji, ponieważ rozpowszechnienie może się różnić w zależności od stosowanych kryteriów.49

Ponadto potrzebne są dalsze badania, aby:50

  • Lepiej zdefiniować rozpowszechnienie w warunkach podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej i specjalistycznej
  • Ocenić wpływ leczenia chorób współistniejących na poprawę objawów ruminacji
  • Opracować skuteczne strategie diagnostyczne i terapeutyczne

Zwiększona świadomość zespołu ruminacji wśród klinicystów jest niezbędna do poprawy opieki nad tymi pacjentami i uniknięcia niepotrzebnych, inwazyjnych i kosztownych badań diagnostycznych.5152

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Rumination Disorder – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK576404/
    Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder defined as the effortless regurgitation of recently ingested food from the stomach back into the oral cavity in the absence of organic disease. […] The exact prevalence and incidence of rumination syndrome are uncertain as different diagnostic criteria are used to diagnose depending on the clinical setting. It is likely severely underdiagnosed as well. […] Rumination syndrome exists in all age groups, and there are conflicting data concerning the prevalence and incidence. […] Rumination syndrome appears to be less common in the general adult population, approaching approximately 1%. […] Rumination syndrome is suspected of playing a more significant role in treatment-refractory gastrointestinal reflux disease, nausea, and vomiting.
  • #2 Rumination syndrome: Critical review | Gastroenterología y Hepatología (English Edition)
    https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-gastroenterologia-hepatologia-english-edition–382-articulo-rumination-syndrome-critical-review-S2444382422000189
    Rumination syndrome is a functional disorder characterized by the involuntary regurgitation of recently swallowed food from the stomach into the mouth, from where it can be re-chewed or expelled. […] Although it is considered an uncommon disease, there is little epidemiological information on its incidence and prevalence. […] The exact prevalence of rumination syndrome in adults is unknown. Population studies of gastrointestinal diseases have estimated a prevalence of around 1%. […] Higher prevalences have been reported in various selected cohorts. A study of adult patients diagnosed with proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory GORD found a prevalence of rumination syndrome of 20%. […] There appears to be a higher prevalence in the paediatric and adolescent population versus the adult population. Population studies in different countries have reported a prevalence of around 5%.
  • #2
    https://europepmc.org/books/n/statpearls/article-131534/?extid=31536295&src=med
    Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder defined as the effortless regurgitation of recently ingested food from the stomach back into the oral cavity in the absence of organic disease. […] The exact prevalence and incidence of rumination syndrome are uncertain as different diagnostic criteria are used to diagnose depending on the clinical setting. It is likely severely underdiagnosed as well. […] Rumination syndrome exists in all age groups, and there are conflicting data concerning the prevalence and incidence. […] Rumination syndrome appears to be less common in the general adult population, approaching approximately 1%. […] Rumination syndrome is suspected of playing a more significant role in treatment-refractory gastrointestinal reflux disease, nausea, and vomiting.
  • #3 Rumination Disorder | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/131534
    Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder defined as the effortless regurgitation of recently ingested food from the stomach back into the oral cavity in the absence of organic disease. […] The exact prevalence and incidence of rumination syndrome are uncertain as different diagnostic criteria are used to diagnose depending on the clinical setting. It is likely severely underdiagnosed as well. […] Rumination syndrome exists in all age groups, and there are conflicting data concerning the prevalence and incidence. […] Rumination syndrome appears to be less common in the general adult population, approaching approximately 1%. […] Rumination syndrome is suspected of playing a more significant role in treatment-refractory gastrointestinal reflux disease, nausea, and vomiting.
  • #3 Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome
    https://lirias.kuleuven.be/3631246
    Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome […] Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of unknown etiology. […] The overall prevalence of rumination syndrome was 3.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.0-3.3%). […] It was highest in Brazil (5.5% CI, 4.5-6.5) and lowest in Singapore (1.7% CI, 1.1-2.2). […] Factors independently associated with rumination syndrome were depression (odds ratio [OR], 1.46), anxiety (OR, 1.8), body mass index (OR, 1.04), and female sex (OR, 1.19). […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher than reported in most previous population studies and is likely underdiagnosed in clinical practice.
  • #4
    https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/publication2211913
    BACKGROUND AIMS: Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of unknown etiology. We aimed to assess its global prevalence and potential associations with other medical conditions. […] The overall prevalence of rumination syndrome was 3.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.0-3.3%). It was highest in Brazil (5.5% CI, 4.5-6.5) and lowest in Singapore (1.7% CI, 1.1-2.2). […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher than reported in most previous population studies and is likely underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Awareness of rumination syndrome should be raised among clinicians to improve care for these patients.
  • #5 Rumination syndrome. A review article | Revista de Gastroenterología de México
    https://www.revistagastroenterologiamexico.org/en-rumination-syndrome-a-review-article-articulo-S2255534X21000311
    Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by effortless postprandial regurgitation of ingested food into the mouth. The estimated prevalence is around 2% in the general adult population. […] Utilizing the Rome II criteria, the authors of a Canadian study reported a prevalence of 0.8% (95% CI 0.3%-1.3%) in the general population, through the application of questionnaires. The global prevalence of functional gastrointestinal pathologies, according to the Rome IV criteria, was established in a recently published multicenter study, describing a prevalence of rumination syndrome of 2.8% (3.1% women, 2.5% men) through an online survey and a prevalence of 1.1% (1.4% women, 0.8% men) through personal interviews. […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher in patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders and can reach 7-8%. […] In a study on a pediatric population from 4 provinces of Sri Lanka, 2,163 children and adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 16 years, were surveyed. Utilizing the Rome III criteria, prevalence obtained by questionnaire was 5.1%, and was similar in boys and girls (5.1% and 5%, respectively).
  • #6 Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management | Frontline Gastroenterology
    https://fg.bmj.com/content/13/5/440
    Depending on whether children or adults are being studied, the prevalence of rumination syndrome ranges from 0.1% to 4% in children and 0.8% to 8% in adults. […] In a recent Rome Foundation global epidemiological study, rumination syndrome was found to have an overall worldwide prevalence of 2.8% with women having a slightly higher prevalence (3.1%) than men (2.5%). […] A higher prevalence of rumination syndrome has been noted in those with eating disorders (20%) and those with fibromyalgia (8%). […] Despite rumination syndrome being a relatively common disorder of gut-brain interaction, evidence suggests it is not well understood, resulting in patients often having to visit a number of clinicians and undergo several investigations before a diagnosis is eventually reached. […] Consequently, a formal diagnosis can be delayed, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
  • #7 Rumination syndrome. A review article | Revista de Gastroenterología de México
    https://www.revistagastroenterologiamexico.org/en-rumination-syndrome-a-review-article-articulo-S2255534X21000311
    Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by effortless postprandial regurgitation of ingested food into the mouth. The estimated prevalence is around 2% in the general adult population. […] Utilizing the Rome II criteria, the authors of a Canadian study reported a prevalence of 0.8% (95% CI 0.3%-1.3%) in the general population, through the application of questionnaires. The global prevalence of functional gastrointestinal pathologies, according to the Rome IV criteria, was established in a recently published multicenter study, describing a prevalence of rumination syndrome of 2.8% (3.1% women, 2.5% men) through an online survey and a prevalence of 1.1% (1.4% women, 0.8% men) through personal interviews. […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher in patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders and can reach 7-8%. […] In a study on a pediatric population from 4 provinces of Sri Lanka, 2,163 children and adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 16 years, were surveyed. Utilizing the Rome III criteria, prevalence obtained by questionnaire was 5.1%, and was similar in boys and girls (5.1% and 5%, respectively).
  • #8 The prevalence of rumination syndrome and rumination disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38563201/
    The prevalence of rumination syndrome in children of all ages according to Rome III criteria was 1.0% (95% CI 0.3-1.6; I2 91.1%), but no data were available for adults. […] According to Rome IV criteria, the pooled prevalence of rumination syndrome in children of all ages was 0.4% (95% CI 0.2-0.6; I2 56.4%) and 3.7% in adults (95% CI 2.3-5.1; I2 91.4%). […] The pooled prevalence of rumination disorder in children of all ages according to EDY-Q was 2.1% (95% CI 0.9-3.4; I2 = 78.1%), but only one study utilizing EDY-Q in adults was included (0.7% [95% CI 0.4-1.0]). […] Irrespective of diagnostic criteria, the pooled prevalence of rumination was higher in adults compared to children and adolescents (3.0% [95% CI 1.4-4.7; I2 = 98.1%] vs. 0.8% [95% CI 0.4-1.3; I2 = 90.8%]), but higher in adolescents than in children (1.1% [95% CI 0.3-2.0; I2 = 92.8%] vs. 0.1% [95% CI 0.0-0.2; I2 = 24.5%]).
  • #9 The prevalence of rumination syndrome and rumination disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38563201/
    The prevalence of rumination syndrome in children of all ages according to Rome III criteria was 1.0% (95% CI 0.3-1.6; I2 91.1%), but no data were available for adults. […] According to Rome IV criteria, the pooled prevalence of rumination syndrome in children of all ages was 0.4% (95% CI 0.2-0.6; I2 56.4%) and 3.7% in adults (95% CI 2.3-5.1; I2 91.4%). […] The pooled prevalence of rumination disorder in children of all ages according to EDY-Q was 2.1% (95% CI 0.9-3.4; I2 = 78.1%), but only one study utilizing EDY-Q in adults was included (0.7% [95% CI 0.4-1.0]). […] Irrespective of diagnostic criteria, the pooled prevalence of rumination was higher in adults compared to children and adolescents (3.0% [95% CI 1.4-4.7; I2 = 98.1%] vs. 0.8% [95% CI 0.4-1.3; I2 = 90.8%]), but higher in adolescents than in children (1.1% [95% CI 0.3-2.0; I2 = 92.8%] vs. 0.1% [95% CI 0.0-0.2; I2 = 24.5%]).
  • #10 Rumination syndrome – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rumination-syndrome
    Rumination syndrome can affect children and adults. In a study that surveyed 2163 children and adolescents, 110 (5 percent) fulfilled clinical criteria for rumination syndrome. In a study from the United States and another which surveyed over 50,000 participants across 26 countries, the prevalence of rumination was 3.1 and 5.8 percent, respectively. In patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders, the prevalence of rumination syndrome may be as high as 7 to 8 percent. […] Rumination syndrome has been associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and constipation from a rectal evacuation disorder. While some studies have suggested that rumination syndrome occurs predominantly among children and adults with development delay, this has not been substantiated by most studies.
  • #11 Rumination syndrome in children and adolescents: a school survey assessing prevalence and symptomatology | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Text
    https://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-230X-12-163
    Rumination syndrome (RS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGD) increasingly recognized in children and adolescents. The epidemiology of this condition in school aged children is poorly understood. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of rumination and other related associations in a cohort of Sri Lankan children. […] A total of 2163 children were included in the study (55% boys, mean age 13.4years, SD 1.8years). Prevalence of RS was 5.1% (n=110); boys 5.1% and girls 5.0%. […] RS was reasonably common in this cohort of school-aged children and adolescents in Sri Lanka. […] Epidemiological data on this clinical entity is lacking and most of the available data are from case series from referral centres. […] In this study, for the first time we have described the epidemiology of rumination syndrome in a cohort of children and adolescents with normal intelligence. In this study, 5.1% of 10-16year old children fulfilled Rome III criteria for adolescent rumination syndrome.
  • #12 Rumination syndrome in children and adolescents: a school survey assessing prevalence and symptomatology | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Text
    https://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-230X-12-163
    Rumination syndrome (RS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGD) increasingly recognized in children and adolescents. The epidemiology of this condition in school aged children is poorly understood. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of rumination and other related associations in a cohort of Sri Lankan children. […] A total of 2163 children were included in the study (55% boys, mean age 13.4years, SD 1.8years). Prevalence of RS was 5.1% (n=110); boys 5.1% and girls 5.0%. […] RS was reasonably common in this cohort of school-aged children and adolescents in Sri Lanka. […] Epidemiological data on this clinical entity is lacking and most of the available data are from case series from referral centres. […] In this study, for the first time we have described the epidemiology of rumination syndrome in a cohort of children and adolescents with normal intelligence. In this study, 5.1% of 10-16year old children fulfilled Rome III criteria for adolescent rumination syndrome.
  • #13 Rumination syndrome – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_syndrome
    Rumination disorder was initially documented as affecting newborns, infants, children and individuals with mental and functional disabilities (cognitively disabled). It has since been recognized to occur in both males and females of all ages and cognitive abilities. […] Among cognitively disabled people, it is described with almost equal prevalence among infants (6-10% of the population) and institutionalized adults (8-10%). In infants, it typically occurs within the first 3-12 months of age. […] The occurrence of rumination syndrome within the general population has not been defined. Rumination is sometimes described as rare, but has also been described as not rare, but rather rarely recognized. The disorder has a female predominance. The typical age of adolescent onset is 12.9, give or take 0.4 years, with males affected sooner than females (11.0 ± 0.8 for males versus 13.8 ± 0.5 for females). […] There is little evidence concerning the impact of hereditary influence in rumination syndrome. However, case reports involving entire families with rumination exist.
  • #14 Rumination Disorder – PsychDB
    https://www.psychdb.com/eating-disorders/rumination
    The prevalence is not well understood, but is most common in those with intellectual disability. […] The disorder may be diagnosed across the life span. […] The age at onset in infants is usually between ages 3 to 12 months. […] It may be more common in males.
  • #15 Rumination syndrome – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_syndrome
    Rumination disorder was initially documented as affecting newborns, infants, children and individuals with mental and functional disabilities (cognitively disabled). It has since been recognized to occur in both males and females of all ages and cognitive abilities. […] Among cognitively disabled people, it is described with almost equal prevalence among infants (6-10% of the population) and institutionalized adults (8-10%). In infants, it typically occurs within the first 3-12 months of age. […] The occurrence of rumination syndrome within the general population has not been defined. Rumination is sometimes described as rare, but has also been described as not rare, but rather rarely recognized. The disorder has a female predominance. The typical age of adolescent onset is 12.9, give or take 0.4 years, with males affected sooner than females (11.0 ± 0.8 for males versus 13.8 ± 0.5 for females). […] There is little evidence concerning the impact of hereditary influence in rumination syndrome. However, case reports involving entire families with rumination exist.
  • #16 Rumination syndrome – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rumination-syndrome
    Rumination syndrome can affect children and adults. In a study that surveyed 2163 children and adolescents, 110 (5 percent) fulfilled clinical criteria for rumination syndrome. In a study from the United States and another which surveyed over 50,000 participants across 26 countries, the prevalence of rumination was 3.1 and 5.8 percent, respectively. In patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders, the prevalence of rumination syndrome may be as high as 7 to 8 percent. […] Rumination syndrome has been associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and constipation from a rectal evacuation disorder. While some studies have suggested that rumination syndrome occurs predominantly among children and adults with development delay, this has not been substantiated by most studies.
  • #17 Rumination syndrome – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rumination-syndrome
    Rumination syndrome can affect children and adults. In a study that surveyed 2163 children and adolescents, 110 (5 percent) fulfilled clinical criteria for rumination syndrome. In a study from the United States and another which surveyed over 50,000 participants across 26 countries, the prevalence of rumination was 3.1 and 5.8 percent, respectively. In patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders, the prevalence of rumination syndrome may be as high as 7 to 8 percent. […] Rumination syndrome has been associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and constipation from a rectal evacuation disorder. While some studies have suggested that rumination syndrome occurs predominantly among children and adults with development delay, this has not been substantiated by most studies.
  • #18 Rumination disorder – wikidoc
    https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Rumination_disorder
    prevalence: Both adults and children are susceptible to rumination syndrome. Out of the 2163 children and adolescents questioned for this study, 110 (5%) met the clinical criteria for rumination syndrome. In one research conducted in the United States, the prevalence of rumination was 5.8 percent […] Rumination syndrome may affect as many as 7 to 8 percent of people with fibromyalgia or eating problems. […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher among subjects with intellectual disability compared to the overall population.
  • #19 Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management | Frontline Gastroenterology
    https://fg.bmj.com/content/13/5/440
    Depending on whether children or adults are being studied, the prevalence of rumination syndrome ranges from 0.1% to 4% in children and 0.8% to 8% in adults. […] In a recent Rome Foundation global epidemiological study, rumination syndrome was found to have an overall worldwide prevalence of 2.8% with women having a slightly higher prevalence (3.1%) than men (2.5%). […] A higher prevalence of rumination syndrome has been noted in those with eating disorders (20%) and those with fibromyalgia (8%). […] Despite rumination syndrome being a relatively common disorder of gut-brain interaction, evidence suggests it is not well understood, resulting in patients often having to visit a number of clinicians and undergo several investigations before a diagnosis is eventually reached. […] Consequently, a formal diagnosis can be delayed, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
  • #20 Rumination syndrome: Critical review | Gastroenterología y Hepatología (English Edition)
    https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-gastroenterologia-hepatologia-english-edition–382-articulo-rumination-syndrome-critical-review-S2444382422000189
    Rumination syndrome is a functional disorder characterized by the involuntary regurgitation of recently swallowed food from the stomach into the mouth, from where it can be re-chewed or expelled. […] Although it is considered an uncommon disease, there is little epidemiological information on its incidence and prevalence. […] The exact prevalence of rumination syndrome in adults is unknown. Population studies of gastrointestinal diseases have estimated a prevalence of around 1%. […] Higher prevalences have been reported in various selected cohorts. A study of adult patients diagnosed with proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory GORD found a prevalence of rumination syndrome of 20%. […] There appears to be a higher prevalence in the paediatric and adolescent population versus the adult population. Population studies in different countries have reported a prevalence of around 5%.
  • #21 Rumination syndrome: Critical review | Gastroenterología y Hepatología (English Edition)
    https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-gastroenterologia-hepatologia-english-edition–382-articulo-rumination-syndrome-critical-review-S2444382422000189
    As in adults, certain risk groups have even higher prevalences. A study of paediatric patients with PPI-refractory GORD detected a prevalence of rumination syndrome of 43%. […] It is important to note that, as this entity is generally unknown, the actual prevalence of rumination syndrome is probably underestimated.
  • #22 Rumination syndrome – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumination_syndrome
    Rumination disorder was initially documented as affecting newborns, infants, children and individuals with mental and functional disabilities (cognitively disabled). It has since been recognized to occur in both males and females of all ages and cognitive abilities. […] Among cognitively disabled people, it is described with almost equal prevalence among infants (6-10% of the population) and institutionalized adults (8-10%). In infants, it typically occurs within the first 3-12 months of age. […] The occurrence of rumination syndrome within the general population has not been defined. Rumination is sometimes described as rare, but has also been described as not rare, but rather rarely recognized. The disorder has a female predominance. The typical age of adolescent onset is 12.9, give or take 0.4 years, with males affected sooner than females (11.0 ± 0.8 for males versus 13.8 ± 0.5 for females). […] There is little evidence concerning the impact of hereditary influence in rumination syndrome. However, case reports involving entire families with rumination exist.
  • #23 +Bioline International Official Site (site up-dated regularly)
    http://www.bioline.org.br/request?jp07073
    Rumination syndrome is considered to be a functional gastroduodenal disorder that has been recognized as a unique category according to the recently established Rome III criteria (category B4). […] The syndrome has been described in almost equal prevalence among mentally retarded infants (6-10%) and in institutionalized mentally retarded adults (8-10%). […] The syndrome is now recognized with augmenting prevalence among adults of normal mental capacity. Nevertheless, the diagnosis is still delayed; in a tertiary referral center patients had suffered from this condition for 2.75 years and on average had consulted five physicians before reaching correct diagnosis. […] The overall clinical impression derived from the existing small series of patients, is that rumination is a rare condition that affects more commonly women than men. […] Nevertheless, careful investigation of the epidemiology of rumination is requested to define its incidence and severity in the general population.
  • #24 Rumination syndrome – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rumination-syndrome
    Rumination syndrome can affect children and adults. In a study that surveyed 2163 children and adolescents, 110 (5 percent) fulfilled clinical criteria for rumination syndrome. In a study from the United States and another which surveyed over 50,000 participants across 26 countries, the prevalence of rumination was 3.1 and 5.8 percent, respectively. In patients with fibromyalgia or eating disorders, the prevalence of rumination syndrome may be as high as 7 to 8 percent. […] Rumination syndrome has been associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and constipation from a rectal evacuation disorder. While some studies have suggested that rumination syndrome occurs predominantly among children and adults with development delay, this has not been substantiated by most studies.
  • #25 Rumination Disorder | Concise Medical Knowledge
    https://www.lecturio.com/concepts/rumination-disorder/
    Seen in all ages but emerges sometime between 3 and 12 months of age. […] Prevalence of 0.8% in adults. […] Associated conditions: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD.
  • #26 Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome
    https://lirias.kuleuven.be/3631246
    Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome […] Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of unknown etiology. […] The overall prevalence of rumination syndrome was 3.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.0-3.3%). […] It was highest in Brazil (5.5% CI, 4.5-6.5) and lowest in Singapore (1.7% CI, 1.1-2.2). […] Factors independently associated with rumination syndrome were depression (odds ratio [OR], 1.46), anxiety (OR, 1.8), body mass index (OR, 1.04), and female sex (OR, 1.19). […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher than reported in most previous population studies and is likely underdiagnosed in clinical practice.
  • #27 Rumination Syndrome: An Update on Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies – Practical Gastro
    https://practicalgastro.com/2016/09/02/rumination-syndrome-an-update-on-diagnostic-and-treatment-strategies/
    Rumination syndrome (RS) is well recognized in infants and mentally handicapped individuals with a prevalence between 6 and 10%. In adults, RS remains an underdiagnosed entity with limited awareness among patients as well as physicians. It is known, however, that RS is more prevalent in young adults with females being more affected than males. […] The average time from onset of symptoms until the diagnosis of RS is approximately 17 months. Patients undergo expensive, unnecessary, and sometimes invasive testing prior to being diagnosed. […] In the differential diagnosis of RS, one must consider bulimia or anorexia. The history of these disorders includes a long history of struggling with food and weight. Additionally, the onset of vomiting is not readily identified with life events and is not related to the clinical setting of the gastroparesis or diabetic milieu.
  • #28 Rumination syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of a not so uncommon disorder | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-rumination-syndrome-diagnostic-therapeutic-difficulties-articulo-S234128791730220X
    Rumination syndrome is an uncommon gastrointestinal functional disorder that may be difficult to diagnose, as not many physicians are aware of this condition. […] The prevalence of this disorder is unknown, as rumination is often kept hidden, so that parents may be unaware of the problem and thus not seek medical help. […] Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder whose prevalence is largely unknown. It may have onset at any age, although certain age groups, such as adolescents, appear to be at higher risk. There is also a higher risk in the female sex. […] Due to the rarity of the disease and a limited knowledge of its clinical presentation on the part of clinicians, patients are misdiagnosed and are often subjected to tests and treatments that are unnecessary, invasive and costly.
  • #29 Rumination Syndrome: An Update on Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies – Practical Gastro
    https://practicalgastro.com/2016/09/02/rumination-syndrome-an-update-on-diagnostic-and-treatment-strategies/
    Rumination syndrome (RS) is well recognized in infants and mentally handicapped individuals with a prevalence between 6 and 10%. In adults, RS remains an underdiagnosed entity with limited awareness among patients as well as physicians. It is known, however, that RS is more prevalent in young adults with females being more affected than males. […] The average time from onset of symptoms until the diagnosis of RS is approximately 17 months. Patients undergo expensive, unnecessary, and sometimes invasive testing prior to being diagnosed. […] In the differential diagnosis of RS, one must consider bulimia or anorexia. The history of these disorders includes a long history of struggling with food and weight. Additionally, the onset of vomiting is not readily identified with life events and is not related to the clinical setting of the gastroparesis or diabetic milieu.
  • #30 Rumination-Syndrome-An-Update-on-Diagnostic-and-Treatment-Strategies
    https://www.ficomputing.net/article/165895/Rumination-Syndrome-An-Update-on-Diagnostic-and-Treatment-Strategies
    Rumination syndrome (RS) is well recognized in infants and mentally handicapped individuals with a prevalence between 6 and 10%. In adults, RS remains an underdiagnosed entity with limited awareness among patients as well as physicians. It is known, however, that RS is more prevalent in young adults with females being more affected than males. […] The average time from onset of symptoms until the diagnosis of RS is approximately 17 months. Patients undergo expensive, unnecessary, and sometimes invasive testing prior to being diagnosed. […] In the secondary form of RS, or conditioned vomiting, the organic vomiting disorder conditions the patients to expect and experience postprandial vomiting. Gastric emptying is delayed in up to 40% of patients with RS. […] Rumination syndrome, in our experience at a motility referral center, is the most underdiagnosed and underappreciated etiology of unexplained vomiting and is seen weekly in our practice.
  • #31 Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management | Frontline Gastroenterology
    https://fg.bmj.com/content/13/5/440
    Depending on whether children or adults are being studied, the prevalence of rumination syndrome ranges from 0.1% to 4% in children and 0.8% to 8% in adults. […] In a recent Rome Foundation global epidemiological study, rumination syndrome was found to have an overall worldwide prevalence of 2.8% with women having a slightly higher prevalence (3.1%) than men (2.5%). […] A higher prevalence of rumination syndrome has been noted in those with eating disorders (20%) and those with fibromyalgia (8%). […] Despite rumination syndrome being a relatively common disorder of gut-brain interaction, evidence suggests it is not well understood, resulting in patients often having to visit a number of clinicians and undergo several investigations before a diagnosis is eventually reached. […] Consequently, a formal diagnosis can be delayed, leading to weight loss and malnutrition.
  • #32 Rumination syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of a not so uncommon disorder | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-rumination-syndrome-diagnostic-therapeutic-difficulties-articulo-S234128791730220X
    The diagnosis of rumination syndrome is based on the Rome IV criteria. […] The importance of direct observation of rumination episodes while the patient eats should not be disregarded. However, in cases where the diagnosis is still uncertain, there are two tests that can provide objective data on rumination episodes and support the diagnosis. […] The most salient finding as regards the diagnostic tests performed in the cases under study is that every single patient was subjected to at least one test that was not needed for the diagnosis of rumination, while only 3 patients were eventually assessed by antroduodenal manometry after performance of other tests that were unnecessary.
  • #33 Rumination Syndrome | Cedars-Sinai
    https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/r/rumination-syndrome.html
    Rumination syndrome is a rare behavioral problem. It affects children and some adults. Rumination syndrome causes an automatic regurgitation of recently eaten food. Rumination syndrome is a rare problem. But it may be underdiagnosed because it is mistaken for another problem. Rumination is most often diagnosed in children. But it’s also diagnosed in adults. This problem is a psychological disorder. It may be mistaken for vomiting or other digestive problems. Rumination syndrome should be considered in anyone who vomits after eating, has regurgitation, and weight loss. […] Throwing up is much more common. So rumination syndrome is often misdiagnosed as a vomiting disorder such as delayed digestion (gastroparesis) or heartburn (GERD or gastroesophageal reflex disease). […] The symptoms of rumination syndrome don’t get better with normal treatment of reflux.
  • #34 Frontiers | Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.709326/full
    Rumination syndrome involves recurrent regurgitation of food and is believed to be underdiagnosed with patients experiencing long delays in diagnosis. It can be associated with significant social consequences, high rates of school absenteeism, and medical complications such as weight loss. The primary aims of the current review are to assess the literature regarding prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment outcomes with a focus on neurotypical children and adolescents. […] Population studies in children/adolescents, 5 years of age or older, range from 0 to 5.1%. There are fewer studies in clinical settings, but the prevalence appears to be higher in patients with other gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly chronic vomiting. […] Pediatric rumination syndrome remains greatly understudied, particularly regarding treatment. There is a need to better define prevalence in both the primary care and subspecialty clinical settings, especially in patients presenting with vomiting or apparent gastroesophageal reflux. There is a need to determine whether treatment of co-morbid conditions results in improvement of rumination.
  • #35 What is Rumination Disorder? Signs, Statistics & Causes
    https://breakbingeeating.com/rumination-disorder/
    Rumination syndrome is one of the rarest feeding disorders, and because of this obtaining data on the epidemiology of rumination disorder is extremely difficult. […] The syndrome is most common in children and in individuals with intellectual disabilities. […] In infants, rumination syndrome typically occurs within the first 3-12 months of age. […] The typical age of adolescent onset is 13 years, with males affected earlier than females. […] 12% of children with rumination syndrome report significant functional impairment. […] 75% of people with rumination syndrome have dental erosion. […] The consequence of this is that we know very little about the aetiology, prevalence, and treatment of rumination syndrome.
  • #36 Rumination syndrome in children and adolescents: a school survey assessing prevalence and symptomatology | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Text
    https://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-230X-12-163
    Approximately 12% of children suffering from rumination syndrome had disturbances of daily activities. In 18%, rumination syndrome overlapped with other functional gastrointestinal diseases. […] This study highlights the significant prevalence of rumination syndrome in children and adolescents of normal intelligence. In this large school-based survey, we have shown rumination symptoms in 5.1% of children and adolescents aged 10-16years in Sri Lanka.
  • #37 Rumination Statistics: Prevalence and Frequency of Rumination Syndrome
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/rumination-disorder/rumination-syndrome-statistics/
    More than 8% of those with rumination disorder reported daily symptoms, with about 63% reporting monthly symptoms. […] Currently, there is little data available about the prevalence of rumination disorder in adults. However, experts do know that rates of rumination may be as high as 10% in people with intellectual disabilities who live in institutions. […] The rumination syndrome mortality rates are shocking. Rumination is the direct cause of death in between 5-10% of people with the condition. It seems being institutionalized leads to a poorer rumination disorder prognosis. The rates of the condition are higher in institutionalized infants and older adults with mortality at between 12-50%. […] Rumination disorder data is lacking in general, and there are limited statistics on rumination disorder treatment.
  • #38 AGA Clinical Practice Update: Diagnosis of rumination syndrome | MDedge
    https://www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/article/173974/gastroenterology/aga-clinical-practice-update-diagnosis-rumination-syndrome/page/0/1
    The authors acknowledged that many questions, such as the pathophysiology and initiating factors of rumination syndrome, are unknown and noted future studies are needed to address epidemiology, develop validated tools for measuring symptoms, and study diaphragmatic breathing’s effect on reducing symptoms of rumination syndrome as well as the condition’s impact on quality of life. […] Indeed, the basic question of how subconsciously one can learn to regurgitate still needs to be answered.
  • #39 Frontiers | Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.709326/full
    Most prevalence estimates have resulted from general population studies, often performed in schools. Estimates are available from countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Overall, prevalence ranges from 0 to 9.7% with a tendency to be higher in children 4 years of age or younger when studies assess across wide pediatric age ranges. The prevalence in youth 5 years of age or older range from 0 to 5.1%. […] While there are a relatively large number of general population studies, there are very few studies performed in a clinical setting, particularly in older children and adolescents. […] Given the high variability from study-to-study, it is unclear whether the methodology is sufficient to identify all patients with rumination. More studies specifically assessing rumination in the general population are needed. Additionally, more studies are needed to understand the prevalence in a clinical setting, particularly in patients with other gastrointestinal symptoms given that rumination frequently is associated with other FGIDs.
  • #40 Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management | Frontline Gastroenterology
    https://fg.bmj.com/content/13/5/440
    Rumination syndrome is a poorly recognised, infrequently diagnosed, yet easily manageable disorder of gut-brain interaction. Greater awareness among medical professionals will ensure prompt diagnosis, prevent malnutrition and reduce inappropriate referrals for psychiatric assessments or invasive investigations.
  • #41 Rumination syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of a not so uncommon disorder | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-rumination-syndrome-diagnostic-therapeutic-difficulties-articulo-S234128791730220X
    Rumination syndrome is an uncommon gastrointestinal functional disorder that may be difficult to diagnose, as not many physicians are aware of this condition. […] The prevalence of this disorder is unknown, as rumination is often kept hidden, so that parents may be unaware of the problem and thus not seek medical help. […] Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder whose prevalence is largely unknown. It may have onset at any age, although certain age groups, such as adolescents, appear to be at higher risk. There is also a higher risk in the female sex. […] Due to the rarity of the disease and a limited knowledge of its clinical presentation on the part of clinicians, patients are misdiagnosed and are often subjected to tests and treatments that are unnecessary, invasive and costly.
  • #42 Top Published Expert Doctors for Rumination Syndrome
    https://findexpertmd.com/d/Rumination_Syndrome?physician=physician
    151 top medical experts on Rumination Syndrome across 17 countries and 12 U.S. states, including 28 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants. […] Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov : at least 41 including 1 Active, 24 Completed, 9 Recruiting.
  • #43 Top Published Expert Doctors for Rumination Syndrome
    https://findexpertmd.com/d/Rumination_Syndrome?physician=physician
    151 top medical experts on Rumination Syndrome across 17 countries and 12 U.S. states, including 28 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants. […] Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov : at least 41 including 1 Active, 24 Completed, 9 Recruiting.
  • #44 What is Rumination Disorder? Signs, Statistics & Causes
    https://breakbingeeating.com/rumination-disorder/
    Rumination syndrome is one of the rarest feeding disorders, and because of this obtaining data on the epidemiology of rumination disorder is extremely difficult. […] The syndrome is most common in children and in individuals with intellectual disabilities. […] In infants, rumination syndrome typically occurs within the first 3-12 months of age. […] The typical age of adolescent onset is 13 years, with males affected earlier than females. […] 12% of children with rumination syndrome report significant functional impairment. […] 75% of people with rumination syndrome have dental erosion. […] The consequence of this is that we know very little about the aetiology, prevalence, and treatment of rumination syndrome.
  • #45 Rumination Statistics: Prevalence and Frequency of Rumination Syndrome
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/rumination-disorder/rumination-syndrome-statistics/
    Though many have never heard of the condition, rumination disorder statistics and facts point to the diagnosis being more common than previously believed. […] Determining rumination syndrome prevalence is somewhat difficult. Experts find that rates of rumination disorder are increasing, but they cannot say if the number of cases is going up or if doctors are reporting it more often as they become aware of the condition. […] To this point, researchers have not conducted the type of large-scale, systematic study needed to find a consistent and reliable prevalence of rumination disorder. Instead, there has been a series of small studies completed to assess the rates of rumination disorder in the United States and around the world. […] About 5% of boys and girls reported rumination disorder symptoms.
  • #46 Rumination syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of a not so uncommon disorder | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-rumination-syndrome-diagnostic-therapeutic-difficulties-articulo-S234128791730220X
    Rumination syndrome is an uncommon gastrointestinal functional disorder that may be difficult to diagnose, as not many physicians are aware of this condition. […] The prevalence of this disorder is unknown, as rumination is often kept hidden, so that parents may be unaware of the problem and thus not seek medical help. […] Rumination syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder whose prevalence is largely unknown. It may have onset at any age, although certain age groups, such as adolescents, appear to be at higher risk. There is also a higher risk in the female sex. […] Due to the rarity of the disease and a limited knowledge of its clinical presentation on the part of clinicians, patients are misdiagnosed and are often subjected to tests and treatments that are unnecessary, invasive and costly.
  • #47 Rumination Statistics: Prevalence and Frequency of Rumination Syndrome
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/rumination-disorder/rumination-syndrome-statistics/
    Though many have never heard of the condition, rumination disorder statistics and facts point to the diagnosis being more common than previously believed. […] Determining rumination syndrome prevalence is somewhat difficult. Experts find that rates of rumination disorder are increasing, but they cannot say if the number of cases is going up or if doctors are reporting it more often as they become aware of the condition. […] To this point, researchers have not conducted the type of large-scale, systematic study needed to find a consistent and reliable prevalence of rumination disorder. Instead, there has been a series of small studies completed to assess the rates of rumination disorder in the United States and around the world. […] About 5% of boys and girls reported rumination disorder symptoms.
  • #48 Project ECHO: Rumination | Nationwide Children’s Hospital
    https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/for-medical-professionals/education-and-training/echo/series/rumination
    ECHO Rumination is a comprehensive series that guides participants through diagnosing rumination syndrome, focusing on testing and behavioral observation. […] The series aims to improve patient and community care by covering the diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of rumination syndrome.
  • #49 The prevalence of rumination syndrome and rumination disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38563201/
    The prevalence of rumination is more common in adults than in children. […] Future population studies should aim to better understand why this behavior is more common in adults and also compare validated DSM-5 assessments for rumination disorder with Rome criteria for rumination syndrome as prevalence may differ.
  • #50 Frontiers | Rumination Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Review
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.709326/full
    Most prevalence estimates have resulted from general population studies, often performed in schools. Estimates are available from countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Overall, prevalence ranges from 0 to 9.7% with a tendency to be higher in children 4 years of age or younger when studies assess across wide pediatric age ranges. The prevalence in youth 5 years of age or older range from 0 to 5.1%. […] While there are a relatively large number of general population studies, there are very few studies performed in a clinical setting, particularly in older children and adolescents. […] Given the high variability from study-to-study, it is unclear whether the methodology is sufficient to identify all patients with rumination. More studies specifically assessing rumination in the general population are needed. Additionally, more studies are needed to understand the prevalence in a clinical setting, particularly in patients with other gastrointestinal symptoms given that rumination frequently is associated with other FGIDs.
  • #51 Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome
    https://lirias.kuleuven.be/3631246
    Global Prevalence and Impact of Rumination Syndrome […] Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of unknown etiology. […] The overall prevalence of rumination syndrome was 3.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.0-3.3%). […] It was highest in Brazil (5.5% CI, 4.5-6.5) and lowest in Singapore (1.7% CI, 1.1-2.2). […] Factors independently associated with rumination syndrome were depression (odds ratio [OR], 1.46), anxiety (OR, 1.8), body mass index (OR, 1.04), and female sex (OR, 1.19). […] The prevalence of rumination syndrome is higher than reported in most previous population studies and is likely underdiagnosed in clinical practice.
  • #52 Rumination syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis and practical management | Frontline Gastroenterology
    https://fg.bmj.com/content/13/5/440
    Rumination syndrome is a poorly recognised, infrequently diagnosed, yet easily manageable disorder of gut-brain interaction. Greater awareness among medical professionals will ensure prompt diagnosis, prevent malnutrition and reduce inappropriate referrals for psychiatric assessments or invasive investigations.