Munchausen Syndrome
Alternate Names : Factitious Disorder, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, MSP
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The signs and symptoms of Munchausen syndrome include:
fabrication of an illness without any physical symptoms
willingness to undergo numerous procedures, often painful, despite being
fully aware there is no physical problem
poorly formed identity and severe problems with self-esteem
making up information, such as a medical history of an illness or serious disorder
changing health care providers or hospitals frequently
In Munchausen symdrome by proxy, symptoms may be faked in a number of ways. These include adding blood
to the child's urine, withholding food, falsifying fevers, and giving medication to make the child vomit. These children are often
hospitalized
with an unusual pattern of symptoms.
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