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Munchausen syndrome by proxy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Munchausen syndrome by proxy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self): Symptoms and Treatment
Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self): Symptoms and Treatment
Munchausen syndrome (factitious disorder imposed on self) causes people to act as if they are physically or mentally sick. Learn more about Munchausen syndrome, including common traits and treatments.
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Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self): Symptoms and Treatment
Munchausen Syndrome & by Proxy: Causes & Facts
Munchausen Syndrome & by Proxy: Causes & Facts
Munchausen syndrome is a factitious disorder in which sufferers pretend or cause physical or psychological symptoms and signs in themselves. Get information about Munchausen syndrome treatment, causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and prevention.
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Munchausen Syndrome & by Proxy: Causes & Facts
Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome) | Psychology Today
Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome) | Psychology Today
Factitious disorder, previously referred to as Munchausen syndrome, is a condition in which an individual deceives others by appearing ill, impaired, or injured by faking, purposely getting sick, or self-injury. An individual falsely presenting another person as ill, impaired, or injured is factitious disorder imposed on another. People with factitious disorder have a desire to be seen as ill or injured without any obvious external reward, such as personal or financial gain. They are aware of the deception they are engaging in, but they may not see themselves as having a problem.
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Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome) | Psychology Today
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy | Michigan Medicine
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy | Michigan Medicine
Top of the page Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Topic OverviewWhat is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? If you want to save this information but don't think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy | Michigan Medicine