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Is it possible to lose weight due to chewing cud?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I do chew my cud. I mean after 5 minutes of eating, I vomit what I just ate severely until the food digests. But my main question is that what are the advantages and disadvantages of this? And also, can this make someone not to gain weight?
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Hi,

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It is very interesting question. Normally only animals who consume food in a hurry and contain rumen bring back the food and then chew slowly properly and swallow the chewed cud. Humans chew slowly and there is no rumen and chewing cud is very unusual and extremely rare. There are people who chew cud who are otherwise healthy.

This chewing cud may not be the cause for your low weight. Chewing cud is not resulting in loss of nutrients. There are no advantages of chewing cud. It is an unusual phenomenon in humans. Causes for low weight could be nutritional deficiencies or genetic causes.

The Probable causes

Low body weight

Investigations to be done

1.Hemoglobin 2.CBC with peripheral smear 3.Serum creatinine 4.Serum albumin 5.Thyroid profile 3.complete urine examination

Differential diagnosis

Low body weight

Probable diagnosis

Low body weight

Treatment plan

After analyzing investigations reports, treatment will be suggested

Preventive measures

Nil

Regarding follow up

As soon as investigations reports are ready.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At July 17, 2020
Reviewed At June 29, 2023

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Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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