Treatment of Rumination Syndrome with Constitutional Homeopathy in a 6-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

Introduction: Rumination syndrome, characterized by repeated regurgitation of ingested food, is an underdiagnosed condition with no consensus on treatment. Homeopathic management has not been suggested or reported. This case report details successful treatment using constitutional homeopathy. Case Description: A 6-year-old Caribbean-Canadian female experienced food regurgitation after most meals for 8 months triggered by emotional stress. Symptoms persisted despite previous treatments, including lansoprazole, digestive enzymes, probiotics, gluten and dairy elimination, and abdominal castor oil application. Abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy showed no abnormalities. A constitutional homeopathic intake suggested a mental-emotional component, leading to the prescription of Phosphorus 200CH at one pellet once a day for 3 days. Initial dosing reduced regurgitation frequency, with significant improvement after re-dosing at one pellet twice a day for 5 days. Anxiety and stress-provoking events retriggered regurgitation episodes, but re-dosing Phosphorus at one pellet twice a day for 5 days significantly reduced regurgitation. Conclusion: Constitutional homeopathy significantly reduced regurgitation frequency in a 6-year-old with rumination syndrome triggered by anxiety and stress. This case suggests that mental-emotional factors may underlie rumination syndrome and supports the potential efficacy of constitutional homeopathy. Future studies should explore these processes and assess homeopathy’s efficacy through small trials.