Nov 5, 2024 · 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 (FDIS), commonly called Munchausen syndrome, is a complex mental disorder in which an individual imitates symptoms of illness in order to elicit attention, …

Dec 15, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 1, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Dec 18, 2024 · 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, …

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 …

Oct 16, 2025 · 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 …

Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder condition in which a person intentionally fakes, simulates, worsens, or self-induces an injury or illness for the main purpose of being treated like a medical …

Munchausen syndrome, also called factitious disorder imposed on self, is a psychiatric disorder in which a person assumes the role of a sick patient without the intention of external gain (time off from work, …