DQ1: One age related gastrointestinal disease that i chose totalk about is
Rumination disorder. “Rumination disorder most often occurs ininfants and very
young children (between 3 and 12 months), and in children withmental
retardation. It is rare in older children, adolescents, andadults.” http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/rumination-disorder
Rumination  disorder is when a person has partially digestedfood that has already been
swallowed. Often times the re-chewed food is then swallowed again,There after
every so often, they will spit it out. Research suggest thatneglect, abnormal
relationships between the mother and child, or other primaryguardian may cause
the child to engage in self-comfort. The act of chewing iscomforting to some
children. Severe stress may trigger the behavior, physical illnessor the child
may want to get some attention. Rumination disorder can be detectedby a doctor
performing certain tests like blood test and  X-rays to findand rule
out various physical causes for vomiting, like agastrointestinal condition.  alsotesting could help
the physician to evaluate how ones behavior has affected the bodyby observing
signs of problems such as dehydration and malnutrition.

ScholarMatic: Explanation & Answer

Your ready answer from a verified tutor is just a click away for as little as $14.99

---

  

Click Order Now to get 100% Original Answer Customized to your instructions!