Understanding Illness Faking disorder or Munchhausen Syndrome: how to tell if someone is faking illness - By Dr Markandaiya Acharya
As a general practitioner, I've seen a wide range of people with different illnesses and conditions. But there is one strange disorder that keeps doctors interested and stumped: Münchhausen syndrome, also called factitious disease forced on self (FDIS). Let me take you on a journey to help you understand this mental disorder in which people make up or exaggerate physical and mental symptoms to get attention, pity, and medical care. (Source: google) How Münchhausen Syndrome Came to Be Let's start by trying to figure out where this sickness came from. The name "Münchhausen syndrome" comes from a fictional character, Baron von Münchhausen, who was known for making up long stories about his strange experiences. In a similar way, people with Münchhausen syndrome often lie to doctors about their own health problems or change the results of medical tests. The Fake Face of Lies The symptoms and signs of Münchhausen syndrome can show up in a number of different ways. People w...