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We Treat A Wide Range Of Disorders

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The educated staff of professionals at Veterans Trauma Resorts are trained to provide the highest level of care while creating a calm and comfortable environment. Our experience and evidence-based practices have proven to provide the appropriate assistance to our patients who struggle with trauma and other mental health issues. The option of medical-supervised programs is also available when necessary for the more severe cases that sometimes need extra attention. We are prepared and medically equipped to ensure the best care is administered.

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What is Rumination Syndrome?

Rumination Syndrome

Rumination syndrome is a condition in which people often and without intent, regurgitate undigested or partially digested food from the stomach, rechew it, and then either reswallow it or spit it out.

Because the food hasn’t yet been digested, it reportedly tastes normal and isn’t acidic, as vomit is. Rumination customarily happens at every meal, soon after eating.

The exact cause of rumination syndrome is uncertain but it seems to be caused by an increase in abdominal pressure.

Rumination syndrome is frequently confused with bulimia nervosa, gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastroparesis. The condition has long been known to occur in infants and people with developmental disabilities. It’s now clear that the condition isn’t related to age, as it can occur in children, teens and adults. Rumination syndrome is more likely to occur in people with anxiety, depression or other psychiatric disorders.

DID YOU KNOW?

It Often Co-Occurs with Untreated Psychiatric Issues

The exact cause of rumination syndrome remains unknown but there are theories about it. Some physicians and researchers suspect this disorder is strongly associated with emotional stress, depression, and other psychiatric conditions.

It's Generally Behavioral in Nature

Triggers for rumination syndrome include illness and injury, but the condition is behavioral in nature. Typically, once regurgitation begins, the individual unconsciously associates it with feelings of physical relief and after some time, it becomes a learned behavior. The sooner treatment begins, the more likely it is that recovery will be quick and the habit will not take root.

In Rumination Syndrome, Regurgitation Occurs Automatically

In rumination syndrome, regurgitation is not intentional. It typically occurs within ten minutes to one hour of eating, at which point the previously swallowed food comes back up into the mouth. Individuals with rumination syndrome typically report that food comes up in the same state it went down; that is, undigested and without any vomit-like taste.

Rumination Syndrome Can Cause Halitosis

Bacteria from food that sits in the mouth after regurgitation, combined with stomach acids that work their way up through the esophagus, can cause this symptom

SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

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Some of the Physical Symptoms of Rumination Syndrome can include:

Effortless regurgitation, typically within 10 minutes of eating
Abdominal pain or pressure relieved by regurgitation
A feeling of fullness
Bad breath
Nausea
Unintentional weight loss

Rumination syndrome isn’t usually associated with retching.

Untreated, rumination syndrome can damage the esophagus, which runs between your mouth and stomach.

Some Other Complications from Rumination Syndrome can include:

Unhealthy weight loss
Malnutrition
Dental erosion
Bad breath
Embarrassment
Social isolation

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Psychotherapy

Through the groundbreaking use of integrative evidence based therapies, we help develop coping strategies for Eating Disorder Triggers, process the root causes of Eating Disorders, and develop Mental Wellness Plans for lifelong recovery from Eating Disorders

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Nutrional Groups

There is strong evidence that many of the symptoms of Eating Disorders affect the brain and influences mood changes, rigidity in thinking, anxiety and reduction in appetite. We offer nutritional courses to meet your needs and help you have a healthy relationship with food.

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Physical Fitness

We offer many healthy activities to promote physical fitness in a balanced way. Whether it’s Yoga, Hitting the Gym, or going on a peaceful Meditative Walk, we encourage you to strengthen your body as well as your mind and spirit.

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