Munchausen syndrome

People with Munchausen syndrome often make themselves or their child sick.

Munchausen syndrome is a strange - but very real - mental health condition.

The Internet seems almost to have been made for people with Munchausen syndrome.

It's hard to know exactly how many people have Munchausen syndrome because most are so adept at hiding their behavior.

"It's called Munchausen syndrome, somewhat unique among humans," she began.

Munchausen syndrome isn't the same thing as hypochondria, a condition in which people really believe that they are sick.

Child protective services, law enforcement, and doctors are all involved in treatment for Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

Still widely used, the term "Munchausen syndrome by proxy" has led to much confusion in the literature.

People with Munchausen syndrome who have medical training are especially convincing, and others read up on diseases so they can mimic symptoms accurately.

On really tough cases, like a hideous one involving Munchausen syndrome, it takes three quickie sessions.

Such inconsistencies suggested that the symptoms reported were fabricated (Munchausen syndrome by proxy).

If she had been read her Miranda rights instead of given a psychiatric referral, Munchausen syndrome would disappear.

Though they know they aren't really sick, people with Munchausen syndrome pretend to be ill because they're seeking attention and sympathy.

In recent years, she tried to help other people with Munchausen syndrome, communicating with them by mail, telephone and Internet.

After only two consultations, the pediatrician proposes a tentative diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

Seen in malingering and Munchausen syndrome.

Munchausen syndrome is rare.

Pankratz's articles on Munchausen syndrome by proxy were among the first to identify the problem of false accusations associated with the diagnosis.

Remarkably, Miss Scott recovered from the condition, called Munchausen syndrome, which many doctors consider untreatable.

"It's called Munchausen syndrome by proxy, named after a German count who got off by inflicting pain on himself."

The reasons for self-induced hypoglycemia vary and may be associated with psychiatric problems or a need for attention, similar to Munchausen syndrome.

He has a worrying, domineering mother who, ever since his father died, has used Munchausen syndrome by proxy to bully him into caring for her.

Dr. Feldman discusses Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

It can take the form of direct physical or sexual assault, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, or infanticide.