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  1. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious disorder) - WebMD

    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).

  2. Factitious disorder imposed on self - Wikipedia

    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, …

  3. Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)

    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 make yourself ill.

  4. Munchausen Syndrome: What Is It, Causes, Diagnosis, and More

    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 …

  5. Munchausen Syndrome & by Proxy: Cases, Meaning, Test & Treatment

    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 …

  6. Munchausen Syndrome: Signs, Causes, and Treatments

    Mar 9, 2022 · Learn about Munchausen syndrome, which is now known as 'factitious disorder,' here. This guide explores causes, symptoms, treatments, and more.

  7. Factitious disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 11, 2026 · 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, …

  8. Munchausen Support | Resources for Families and Frontline …

    Munchausen by Proxy is a serious and widely-misunderstood form of child abuse. It can result in a wide swath of destruction and trauma for everyone involved and lifelong devastation for survivors.

  9. Munchausen's Syndrome - Physiopedia

    Munchausen Syndrome (MS), also known as Factitious Disorder, is a condition in which a person intentionally fabricates symptoms of illness to receive attention or care, leading to unnecessary …

  10. Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome) - Psychology Today

    Nov 2, 2021 · Factitious disorder, previously referred to as Munchausen syndrome, is a condition in which an individual deceives others by appearing ill, impaired, or injured. This can involve faking,...