| Munchausen Syndrome is distinct from | | | | Biological factors. |
| hypochondria in that the patient is aware that he | | | | Psychological factors. |
| is exaggerating, while sufferers of hypochondria | | | | A history of abuse or neglect as a child. |
| actually believe they have a disease. Munchausen | | | | Personality disorders. |
| Syndrome is currently a topic of intense interest. | | | | Signs and Symptoms of Munchausen Syndrome |
| People with this syndrome deliberately produce or | | | | Common Sign and Symptoms of Munchausen |
| exaggerate symptoms in several ways. They | | | | Syndrome |
| might lie about or fake symptoms, hurt | | | | Sleep apnea. |
| themselves to bring on symptoms, or alter | | | | Fever. |
| diagnostic tests (such as contaminating a urine | | | | Vomiting. |
| sample). Signs of Munchausen syndrome include is | | | | Poorly formed identity and severe problems with |
| dramatic but inconsistent medical history. Presence | | | | self-esteem. |
| of symptoms only when the patient is alone or | | | | Dramatic stories about numerous medical |
| not being observed and willingness or eagerness | | | | problems. |
| to have medical tests. The most cause of | | | | Treatment of Munchausen Syndrome |
| Munchausen syndrome is biological, psychological | | | | Common Treatment of Munchausen Syndrome |
| factors and personality disorders. Munchausen | | | | Nonconfrontational intervention may help people |
| syndrome afflicts the patient who presents with | | | | with Munchausen. |
| the complaint. Munchausen syndrome by proxy | | | | Treatment generally includes psychotherapy and |
| involves inflicting injury on a child or other | | | | behavior counseling. If possible, family therapy also |
| dependent person in order to simulate symptoms. | | | | may be suggested. |
| Treatment of Munchausen syndrome is often | | | | Monitor ongoing medical care usage by involving |
| difficult, and there are no standard treatments for | | | | people or institutions outside the medical practice |
| the condition. Treatment generally includes | | | | to alert the physician gatekeeper about health |
| psychotherapy and behavior counseling. | | | | care issues. |
| Causes of Munchausen Syndrome | | | | Medications may be used to treat other mental |
| Common causes and Risk factors of Munchausen | | | | disorders that are also present, such as |
| Syndrome | | | | depression or anxiety. |