A phenomenon in which symptoms of a disease are fabricated by an individual other than the patient causing unnecessary, and often painful, physical examinations and treatments. This syndrome is considered a form of CHILD ABUSE, since another individual, usually a parent, is the source of the fabrication of symptoms and presents the child for medical care.
A factitious disorder characterized by habitual presentation for hospital treatment of an apparent acute illness, the patient giving a plausible and dramatic history, all of which is false.
The formally authorized guardianship or care of a CHILD.
A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the external auditory meatus or through the eustachian tube into the nasopharynx. This is usually associated with CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE involving the TEMPORAL BONE;), NEUROSURGICAL PROCEDURES; or other conditions, but may rarely occur spontaneously. (From Am J Otol 1995 Nov;16(6):765-71)
Disorders characterized by physical or psychological symptoms that are not real, genuine, or natural.
Abuse of children in a family, institutional, or other setting. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
A condition or physical state produced by the ingestion, injection, inhalation of or exposure to a deleterious agent.
Simulation of symptoms of illness or injury with intent to deceive in order to obtain a goal, e.g., a claim of physical illness to avoid jury duty.
A characteristic symptom complex.

Kleine-Levin and Munchausen syndromes in a patient with recurrent acromegaly. (1/39)

Hypothalamic disease often affects the patients' personality and this also applies to pituitary tumors with suprasellar extension. We report on a patient with a 12-year history of recurrent acromegaly, treated with three transphenoidal operations, single field radiation therapy and bromocriptine/octreotide administration. During the course of follow-up she presented with self-inflicted anemia and Kleine-Levin syndrome (hypersomnia, hyperphagia and hypersexuality). Furthermore, she developed post-radiation necrosis within the right temporal lobe. Whether her neurological and personality disorders result - at least partially - from the acromegaly or the temporal lobe necrosis remains unclear.  (+info)

Munchausen's syndrome: a case report. (2/39)

Munchausen syndrome, a chronic factitious disorder with physical symptoms, also called hospital hoboes or hospital addiction, is an uncommon psychiatric disorder, usually presents as an emergency. The correct recognition of the syndrome is important in medical practice. A brief review with an interesting case report is presented.  (+info)

Cost to National Health Service of social outcasts with organic disease. (3/39)

The hospital medical records of a patient with chronic lung disease and intractable social problems have been analysed. Multiple admissions resulted in the patient spending nearly three years out of seven and a quarter years in Edinburgh hospitals and in the performance of repeated and ofter unnecessary medical investigations. Such patients are a source of considerable uneconomic expense to the National Health Service, but at present it is difficult to see how their medical and social demands can be met in any other way.  (+info)

Self-inoculation with milk as a cause of recurrent cellulitis. (4/39)

A 21-year-old patient had six admissions to hospital for recurrent cellulitis over a 6-month period. She underwent extensive investigations, which failed to reveal any underlying predisposing factors. On the final admission she admitted to injecting herself subcutaneously with milk to induce the lesion. Self-inoculation with foreign material must be considered in patients presenting with recurrent cellulitis.  (+info)

Bacteremia due to three Bacillus species in a case of Munchausen's syndrome. (5/39)

We report on a case of recurrent bacteremia due to three Bacillus spp. in an immunocompetent patient with no history of intravenous drug use. The source of the organisms was postulated to be a self-injected compound containing Bacillus spores, given the patient's past history of psychiatric illness and self-destructive behavior.  (+info)

Identification and quantification of 8 sulfonylureas with clinical toxicology interest by liquid chromatography-ion-trap tandem mass spectrometry and library searching. (6/39)

BACKGROUND: Identification of sulfonylureas in blood may be useful in the evaluation of hypoglycemic crises of unknown origin. The aim of the present study was to develop a highly selective liquid chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS) method using an ion-trap detector for rapid screening, identification, and quantification of sulfonylureas in human plasma. METHODS: After standard liquid-liquid extraction with glisoxepide as an internal standard, 8 sulfonylureas (glibenclamide, glipizide, gliclazide, glibornuride, glimepiride, carbutamide, chlorpropamide, and tolbutamide) were eluted from a C18 column within 10 min with an isocratic mobile phase. Drugs were identified and quantified in full-scan MS-MS mode by use of a homemade MS-MS library. We used the assay in 134 cases of hypoglycemic crises of unknown origin. RESULTS: No ion suppression effect was noted for the analytes at their specific retention-time windows. For all drugs, assay validation showed good linearity (r2>0.990) and acceptable imprecision and recovery based on commonly used criteria of acceptance. The mean extraction recoveries were 63%-87% for 5 sulfonylureas but <45% for 3 (carbutamide, chlorpropamide, and tolbutamide). Nevertheless, the high sensitivity of the MS instrument made possible detection and quantification of all 8 drugs at subtherapeutic to toxic concentrations with good precision. Sulfonylureas were found in 9 hypoglycemic patients. CONCLUSION: The described assay method allows accurate, rapid identification and quantification of 8 sulfonylureas in human plasma and can be used for specific diagnosis of factitious hypoglycemia caused by ingestion of these drugs.  (+info)

Factitious hyperamylasuria by a nurse: symptom of Munchausen's syndrome. (7/39)

A 30-year-old nurse presented with abdominal pain and tenderness. Her blood tests, including amylase, were normal. Urinary amylase was extremely high. The source of the increased urinary amylase was found to be the patient's saliva - she had spit into her urine sample. Subsequent investigation showed that she had Munchausen's syndrome.  (+info)

Clear otorrhea: a case of Munchausen syndrome in a pediatric patient. (8/39)

This paper reports a case of Munchausen syndrome in a pediatric patient. An 11-year-old girl presented with the complaint of clear fluid otorrhea. She underwent numerous investigations with deception of the physicians. The literature with respect to Munchausen syndrome in the pediatric patient is reviewed. Diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome is difficult especially during the initial assessment, although suspicion might be aroused by inconsistencies in the patient's history and discrepancies between signs and symptoms.  (+info)

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (also known as factitious disorder imposed on another) is a mental health disorder in which a caregiver, typically a parent or guardian, exaggerates, fabricates, or induces illness or symptoms in another person, usually their child, to gain attention and sympathy for themselves. The caregiver may manipulate the child's medical records, alter test results, or even physically harm the child to produce symptoms. This behavior can result in serious physical harm or even death of the victim. It is considered a form of child abuse and requires immediate intervention by medical professionals and law enforcement authorities.

Munchausen syndrome is a psychological disorder where an individual repeatedly and deliberately acts to simulate physical or psychological symptoms or signs, feigns disease, illness, or injury, or induces or fabricates disease, illness, or injury in themselves, with the intention to deceive others into thinking that they are ill. The person may exaggerate or lie about their symptoms, manipulate laboratory tests, or even self-inflict harm.

The primary motivation behind Munchausen syndrome is typically to assume the "sick role" and receive associated attention, sympathy, and support from medical professionals, family members, and others in their social circle. The disorder can lead to unnecessary medical treatments, hospitalizations, and surgeries, and can cause significant emotional harm to both the individual with Munchausen syndrome and their loved ones.

Munchausen syndrome is a complex and challenging condition to diagnose, as it requires a thorough evaluation of the individual's medical history, presentation of symptoms, and psychological factors. Treatment typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, psychiatric care, and support from medical professionals to help the person address the underlying motivations for their behavior and develop more adaptive coping mechanisms.

Child custody is a legal term used in family law to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his/her child such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child's welfare and/or the right and duty to physically care for the child. In cases of divorce or separation, child custody arrangements can be made either through an agreement between the parents or by court order.

There are two main types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody refers to the parent's right to make important decisions about the child's upbringing, such as education, healthcare, and religious training. Physical custody refers to where the child will live and which parent will be responsible for the child's daily care.

Custody may be awarded to one parent exclusively (sole custody) or shared by both parents (joint custody). In some cases, grandparents or other relatives may also seek custody of a child. The primary consideration in any child custody case is the best interests of the child.

Asphyxia is a medical condition that occurs when there is insufficient oxygen supply or excessive carbon dioxide buildup in the body, leading to impaired respiration and oxygenation of organs. This can result in unconsciousness, damage to internal organs, and potentially death if not treated promptly.

Asphyxia can be caused by various factors such as strangulation, choking, smoke inhalation, chemical exposure, or drowning. Symptoms of asphyxia may include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes), rapid heartbeat, confusion, and eventually loss of consciousness.

Immediate medical attention is required for individuals experiencing symptoms of asphyxia. Treatment may involve providing supplemental oxygen, removing the source of obstruction or exposure to harmful substances, and supporting respiratory function with mechanical ventilation if necessary. Prevention measures include avoiding hazardous environments, using proper safety equipment, and seeking prompt medical attention in case of suspected asphyxiation.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea is a condition characterized by the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the inner ear into the external auditory canal of the ear. CSF is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It is normally contained within the subarachnoid space, which is a space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

CSF otorrhea can occur as a result of a head injury, skull base fracture, or surgical procedure involving the ear or surrounding structures. It can also be caused by congenital defects or tumors in the area. CSF otorrhea is a serious condition that requires prompt medical attention, as it can lead to meningitis or other complications if left untreated.

Diagnosis of CSF otorrhea typically involves a physical examination and testing of any fluid draining from the ear for beta-2 transferrin, a protein that is present in CSF but not in other bodily fluids. Imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans may also be used to help identify the underlying cause of the CSF leak. Treatment may involve bed rest, hydration, and antibiotics to prevent infection. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair the site of the CSF leak.

Factitious disorders are a group of mental health conditions in which a person deliberately acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not actually experiencing the symptoms. This is also sometimes referred to as "Munchausen syndrome" or "Munchausen by proxy" when it involves caregivers exaggerating, fabricating, or inducing symptoms in another person, typically a child.

People with factitious disorders may go to great lengths to deceive others, including healthcare professionals, and may undergo unnecessary medical treatments, surgeries, or take medications that can cause them harm. The motivation behind this behavior is often a complex mix of factors, including the need for attention, control, or a desire to escape from difficult situations.

It's important to note that factitious disorders are different from malingering, which is the deliberate feigning or exaggeration of symptoms for external incentives such as financial gain, avoiding work or military duty, or obtaining drugs. Factitious disorders, on the other hand, are driven by internal motivations and can cause significant distress and impairment in a person's life.

Child abuse is a broad term that refers to any form of physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment or neglect that causes harm to a child's health, development, or dignity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child abuse includes:

1. Physical abuse: Non-accidental injuries caused by hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or otherwise harming a child's body.
2. Sexual abuse: Any sexual activity involving a child, such as touching or non-touching behaviors, exploitation, or exposure to pornographic material.
3. Emotional abuse: Behaviors that harm a child's emotional well-being and self-esteem, such as constant criticism, humiliation, threats, or rejection.
4. Neglect: Failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, and emotional support.

Child abuse can have serious short-term and long-term consequences for the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of children. It is a violation of their fundamental human rights and a public health concern that requires prevention, early detection, and intervention.

Poisoning is defined medically as the harmful, sometimes fatal, effect produced by a substance when it is introduced into or absorbed by living tissue. This can occur through various routes such as ingestion, inhalation, injection, or absorption through the skin. The severity of poisoning depends on the type and amount of toxin involved, the route of exposure, and the individual's age, health status, and susceptibility. Symptoms can range from mild irritation to serious conditions affecting multiple organs, and may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, seizures, or unconsciousness. Immediate medical attention is required in cases of poisoning to prevent severe health consequences or death.

Malingering is a psychological concept that refers to the deliberate and intentional production or exaggeration of physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work or military duty, obtaining financial compensation, or evading criminal prosecution. It's important to note that malingering should be distinguished from other conditions where individuals may experience genuine symptoms but have limited insight into their illness, such as in certain psychiatric disorders.

Malingering is not a mental disorder itself, and it requires careful clinical evaluation to distinguish it from legitimate medical or psychological conditions. It's also worth mentioning that malingering is considered uncommon, and its diagnosis should be made with caution, as it can have significant legal and ethical implications.

A syndrome, in medical terms, is a set of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, disorder, or underlying pathological process. It's essentially a collection of signs and/or symptoms that frequently occur together and can suggest a particular cause or condition, even though the exact physiological mechanisms might not be fully understood.

For example, Down syndrome is characterized by specific physical features, cognitive delays, and other developmental issues resulting from an extra copy of chromosome 21. Similarly, metabolic syndromes like diabetes mellitus type 2 involve a group of risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that collectively increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

It's important to note that a syndrome is not a specific diagnosis; rather, it's a pattern of symptoms that can help guide further diagnostic evaluation and management.

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  • We report here the case of a 6-year-old boy who presented with possible pneumonia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and whose mother was suspected of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. (psychiatrist.com)
  • The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, as told through the HBO documentary "Mommy Dead and Dearest" and Hulu's docuseries "The Act", has raised awareness around factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), previously called Munchausen by proxy. (allnurses.com)
  • This condition was named after Baron von Munchausen, an 18th-century German officer known for fabricating wild, adventurous stories. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • At its core, Munchausen syndrome is characterized by a person's compulsion to act as if they have a physical or mental disorder when, in reality, they have deliberately induced or falsified their symptoms. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome, now more officially known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (FDIS) in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), is a psychological disorder characterized by the recurrent, deliberate faking, or exaggeration of medical or psychological symptoms. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • The individuals affected by Munchausen syndrome simulate, induce, or exaggerate symptoms to deceive others without any apparent external gains, such as financial rewards, avoiding legal responsibilities, or improving physical well-being. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Individuals with Munchausen syndrome often possess considerable medical knowledge and show an uncanny knack for mimicry or inducing symptoms. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Syndrome sufferers are thought to experience an adrenaline rush from being cared for and being the centre of attention, with some even resorting to injecting themselves with faeces or rubbing chemicals on their skin to create symptoms. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Because people with Munchausen syndrome become experts at faking symptoms and diseases or inflicting real injuries upon themselves, it can be hard for healthcare professionals, let alone loved ones, to know if the illnesses are real or not. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of Munchausen Syndrome? (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Signs of Munchausen's syndrome include having physical symptoms that mimic the chosen illness, a dramatic but inconsistent medical history, unclear symptoms that are not controllable, predictable relapses, wide knowledge of hospitals and medical terminology, multiple surgical scars, willingness to have medical procedures, identity and self esteem problems, and a reluctance for health care professionals to talk to family, friends or past doctors. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Instead of medical professionals admitting that a vaccine could be causing symptoms or that a doctor made a mistake, it seems to be easier to deflect blame by accusing the mother of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, or the newer refashioned title for the same thing - "Medical Child Abuse. (healthimpactnews.com)
  • SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The illness commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome is complex and currently incurable, but clinicians can still do a great deal to manage symptoms and improve patients' quality of life, experts agree. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike Munchausen by Proxy (formally termed Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another, or FDIA), most individuals with Munchausen Syndrome are a physical danger only to themselves. (munchausen.com)
  • For instance, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, involves exaggerating or fabricating health problems in someone else, typically a child or elderly dependent. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Dr Marc Feldman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and an international expert in 'factitious disorders' including Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen by Proxy, said his latest book, Dying to be Ill (2018), has a long section on serial murder by Munchausen by proxy perpetrators - who are usually women. (yahoo.com)
  • Tatu L, Aybek S, Bogousslavsky J. Munchausen Syndrome and the Wide Spectrum of Factitious Disorders. (viamedica.pl)
  • This makes it hard for health professionals to see a diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. (ufhealth.org)
  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Diagnosis or Cover-Up? (healthimpactnews.com)
  • The "diagnosis" of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy appears to almost universally be a cover up for vaccine injury or medical malpractice. (healthimpactnews.com)
  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, a form of child abuse, is defined and the criteria used in its diagnosis is given. (wiu.edu)
  • Munchausen's syndrome by proxy is a pattern in which a parent "fabricates, exaggerates, or induces mental or physical health problems" in their child "usually to gain attention or sympathy from others. (theothermccain.com)
  • Ep6 Munchausen's Syndrome (& Munchausen's by Proxy) is OUT NOW! (wineandcrimepodcast.com)
  • This week, the gals discuss the motivations and methods of Munchausen's Syndrome and Munchausen's by Proxy. (wineandcrimepodcast.com)
  • Munchausen's syndrome (or Munchausen syndrome) was named in 1951 by Richard Asher after Karl Friedrich Hieronymus, Baron Munchausen (1720-1797), whose name had become legendary as the narrator of false and ridiculously exaggerated exploits. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Munchausen's syndrome is a psychological disorder in which the sufferer feigns acute or dramatic illnesses. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • The film questions the validity of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, arguing that in many cases doctors' over-medication of infants and over-reliance on lab tests may be the real cause of the children's. (bufvc.ac.uk)
  • In a few known cases, the patients developed Munchausen syndrome as adults, and go on to feign their own acute illnesses. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy describes a parent who fabricates the appearance of physical illness in a child. (gwu.edu)
  • Munchausen Syndrome (formally termed Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self, or FDIS) is a mental disorder in which a person deliberately fabricates, exaggerates, or induces physical and/or psychological illness in themselves when there is relatively little or no tangible benefit to doing so. (munchausen.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse . (ufhealth.org)
  • Sometimes, the person was abused as a child or has Munchausen syndrome (fake illness for themselves). (ufhealth.org)
  • Munchausen syndrome, a type of artificial disorder, is a mental illness that is as fascinating as it is complex. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • With Munchausen Syndrome, a parent or caregiver exaggerates, fabricates, or causes a medical condition like an illness or injury in a child or someone else in his or her care. (familylawyersnewjersey.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy is the act of one person fabricating or inducing an illness in another to meet his or her own emotional needs through the treatment process. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) occurs when the child's caregiver, usually a parent, injures a child or fakes a child's illness in order to receive the attention that comes with repeated medical care and hospital admission. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The very fact that the mother blamed the Gardasil vaccine for Aniya's illness was used as evidence of her having Munchausen. (healthimpactnews.com)
  • Some experts have suggested that Letby may have been suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy - a disorder where a caregiver may harm someone in their care to get attention. (yahoo.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder that is difficult to diagnose and treat. (nih.gov)
  • For decades, people have heard of Munchausen syndrome, a disorder characterized by people taking extraordinary measures to fake illnesses or psychological trauma for the sole purpose of attracting attention and sympathy from others. (allnurses.com)
  • Given the suspiction of a non-organic etiology, interconsultation is requested with Mental Health and, after the hostile attitude of the mother in it, the diagnostic impression is reached, supported by all the professionals involved (primary care pediatrician, pediatrician of the hospital emergency department, dermatologists and psychiatrist) of factitious disorder or Munchhausen syndrome by proxy. (pap.es)
  • Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder in which an adult acts as though he or she is sick despite the fact that he or she is not. (healthlink.news)
  • The family evaluations of two cases presented here suggest that Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy may be a systemic syndrome generated when a mother already possessing a somatoform or factitious disorder joins an enmeshed, authoritarian family system possessing a systemic history of exploitation of children. (gwu.edu)
  • We aim to demystify this misunderstood disorder by diving deep into Munchausen syndrome. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Munchausen syndrome, also known as Factitious Disorder, is a serious mental disorder in which someone deceives others by appearing sick, by purposely getting sick or by self-injury. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Munchausen syndrome is considered rare, and it is not known how many people have the disorder, as some people use fake names when seeking medical treatments and care to avoid detection, some may visit a variety of different hospitals and doctors throughout the country, and some are simply never identified. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Munchausen syndrome is not genetic or hereditary, so if the disorder runs in a family it is not due to genes, but may more likely be due to the upbringing or the environment a child has experienced. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (i.e. factitious disorder imposed on another ) is an interesting example of harmful caregiving. (familylawyersnewjersey.com)
  • Factitious disorder imposed on self was previously called Munchausen syndrome. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 5 Recent TV Shows & Movies on Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy on Screen The Act (2019) Sharp Objects (2018) Phantom Thread (2017) It (2017) The Politician (2019) The Sixth Sense Everything, Everything Fragile The 9th Life Of Louis Drax A Child's Cry For Help Love You To Death Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy on Screen The Act (2019) Sharp Objects (2018) Phantom Thread (2017) 1. (wikibacklink.com)
  • Parents with Munchausen Syndrome may also exhibit signs such as becoming overly involved in the child's medical treatment and seeming to enjoy being at the hospital or doctor's office. (familylawyersnewjersey.com)
  • Although it is distinct from Malingering where the motive is external (such as obtaining opioids or disability payments), those with Munchausen Syndrome can consume millions of dollars in medical resources and cause extreme anguish to those who love them and genuinely believe that they are sick. (munchausen.com)
  • A Child Abuse Specialist doctor from Texas Children's Hospital in Houston reportedly diagnosed her of having Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, a extremely rare mental condition where a parent, usually a mother, makes a child sick in order to gain attention. (healthimpactnews.com)
  • Munchausen suffer. (allnurses.com)
  • Those who suffer from Munchausen Syndrome are believed primarily to get emotional rewards from the care and attention of medical professionals, family, friends, and/or the community at large. (munchausen.com)
  • We suggest that measures instituted to protect the abused child must take into account the systemic function of the Munchausen by Proxy behavior in maintaining family stability, lest such measures be rendered ineffective by family members. (gwu.edu)
  • The Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd Edition, 1996, Addenda defines 'false memory syndrome' as 'a psychological condition in which a person believes that he or she remembers events that have not actually occurred. (solarnavigator.net)
  • During the retrospective analysis of the case of this patient with a psychiatrist, Munchhausen syndrome was suspected. (viamedica.pl)
  • According to the official statistics, of the 95 patients who were officially diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome after hospital stays over a twelve-month period, 59 were women and 36 were men, with an average age of 39 years. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • In a 2-day meeting held March 2 and 3, 2018, specialists in the condition, now termed myalgic encephalomyelitis /chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), met to discuss their assessment and treatment approaches. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike malingering, where external benefits drive deception, Munchausen syndrome revolves around an individual's internal need to be perceived as ill. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • To diagnose Munchausen syndrome by proxy, providers have to see the clues. (ufhealth.org)
  • Most individuals with Munchausen syndrome are a physical danger to themselves. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Recognition of Munchausen syndrome by proxy in the child-parent relationship can prevent continued abuse and unnecessary, expensive, and possibly dangerous medical testing. (ufhealth.org)
  • is there any support groups for the few of us who attract Munchausen people all my Xs have had Munchausen syndrom. (psychforums.com)
  • People with Munchausen syndrome can be very manipulative and, in the most serious cases, may undergo painful and sometimes life-threatening surgery, even though they know it is unnecessary. (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • As a child, Maya was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare neurological condition that causes excruciating pain in response to the slightest touch, PEOPLE reported previously . (yahoo.com)
  • People with Munchausen syndrome will need mental health treatment and follow-up. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Anti-FMSF websites assert that although cases of false memories exist, the term 'syndrome' is misleading and that the FMSF is not a reliable independent source of information about FMS. (solarnavigator.net)
  • Despite the seriousness of Munchausen syndrome, it doesn't receive as much attention as other mental health disorders. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Knowledge Base » Mental Health » What is Munchausen Syndrome? (cpdonline.co.uk)
  • Nevertheless, it's crucial to shed light on Munchausen syndrome, as understanding it is the first step toward effective treatment. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • This article aims to take a comprehensive look at Munchausen syndrome, delving into its definitions, causes, types, and treatment options. (tanzirislambritto.com)
  • Munchausen Syndrome: Did killer nurse Lucy Letby have pathological condition? (yahoo.com)
  • Previous descriptions of the syndrome have focused exclusively upon medical or psychiatric assessments of the involved child and perpetrating parent. (gwu.edu)
  • Because this is a form of child abuse, the syndrome must be reported to the authorities. (ufhealth.org)
  • The parent's true motivations may be hard to uncover, and so many child victims of Munchausen Syndrome don't get the protection they need. (familylawyersnewjersey.com)
  • or Munchausen syndrome by proxy) is a severe form of adult and medical maltreatment of children. (bvsalud.org)
  • Writing under the pseudonym 'Jane Doe', one year before she established the False Memory Syndrome Foundation, Pamela Freyd published a first-person account of her daughter's accusations of sexual misconduct against her husband, Peter Freyd. (solarnavigator.net)
  • I've tried to do as much research as possible (still searching) on Münchhausen Syndrome (not By Proxy). (psychforums.com)
  • Pellitero Maraña A, Alonso Álvarez MA, González-Carloman González L. Munchausen syndrome by proxy: diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. (pap.es)