The relationship between rumination and eating disorders

Objective: Rumination has been described as a symptom in association with e ating disorders, but also as a separate disorder. Method: A series of 8 fem ale volunteers who reported rumination were systematically screened for the presence of eating disorders and other psychopathology. Results: Seven met current or prior criteria for an Axis I disorder and five had a current or prior eating disorder. Discussion: The importance of screening for eating disorders among women who ruminate, and for screening for rumination among eating disorder patients, is stressed. (C) 1999 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.