- Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious disorder) - WebMD
Munchausen syndrome is a condition in which people seek sympathy and attention by faking, exaggerating, or lying about an illness in themselves or in another person (by proxy)
- Factitious disorder imposed on self - Wikipedia
Factitious disorder imposed on self (FDIS), commonly called Munchausen syndrome, is a complex mental disorder in which an individual imitates symptoms of illness in order to elicit attention, sympathy, or physical care [2]
- Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)
Factitious disorder imposed on self, formerly known as Munchausen syndrome, is a mental health condition that occurs when you appear sick, pretend to feel symptoms or intentionally make yourself ill
- Factitious disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Factitious disorder, previously called Munchausen syndrome, is a serious mental health condition in which people deceive others by pretending to be sick They do this by faking symptoms, getting sick on purpose or hurting themselves
- Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Cases, Meaning, Test Treatment
Munchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder in which sufferers fake sickness, and pretend or cause symptoms and signs in themselves Symptoms include heart symptoms, chest pain, fainting, ear problems, and hallucinations
- Overview - Munchausen syndrome - NHS
Munchausen syndrome is a psychological condition where someone pretends to be ill or deliberately produces symptoms of illness in themselves Their main intention is to assume the "sick role" so that people care for them and they are the centre of attention
- Munchausen Syndrome: What Is It, Causes, Diagnosis, and More | Osmosis
Munchausen syndrome, now known as factitious disorder imposed on self (FDIS), refers to a psychiatric condition in which an individual consciously fakes symptoms of illness without actually being sick or injured
- Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Warning Signs and Treatments
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse where caregivers make up or cause illnesses in their children Warning signs include the child having symptoms that don't match any disease and tests that don't support the symptoms The disorder can lead to serious complications, such as multiple hospitalizations or even death
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