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REGURGITATION: THE EATING DISORDER.

The act of bringing back up food substances from the stomach to the mouth, re-chewing and re-swallowing without vomiting it. It is a common issue in individuals with disabilities, particularly those with neurological or gastro-intestinal conditions.

A small amounts of food are regurgitated from the stomach, usually 20 to 30 minutes after eating. The material often passes all the way to the mouth where a person may chew it again and reswallow it.

In humans, regurgitation can be a normal process in infants, where it is commonly known as spitting up.

However, in adults, regurgitation is involuntary and can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the ring of muscle that separates the esophagus and stomach does not function properly, allowing stomach acid and food to flow back up into the esophagus.

Surprisingly, this behavior is commonly seen in some animal species, such as ruminants like cows and sheep, which have a four-chambered stomach and regurgitate their food as part of their digestive process.

In addition to its physical manifestations, regurgitation can also have psychological and social implications. Individuals who experience regurgitation may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or anxious about eating in public or social situations.

Conclusively, regurgitation can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition or a behavior associated with eating disorders in adults.

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