Munchausen Syndrome (cont.)
Medical Author:
James C Hamilton, PhD
Coauthor:
Marc D Feldman, MD
Medical Editor:
Ronald C Albucher, MD
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Alan D Schmetzer, MD
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Munchausen Syndrome TreatmentMedical TreatmentInitially, the medical care of persons with Munchausen syndrome is aimed at relieving the claimed symptoms and any injury made by the person to induce the symptoms. Treating people who have Munchausen syndrome is difficult because they are often unwilling to admit they have it. The treating doctor must be very judicious with invasive diagnostic tests or surgeries, yet try not to miss serious medical conditions. Viewer Comments & ReviewsMunchausen Syndrome - ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with Munchausen syndrome. |
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The medical case literature provides compelling documentation of patients who have intentionally exaggerated, feigned, simulated, aggravated, or self-induced an illness or injury for the primary purpose of assuming the sick role.
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