Question 1

what are the signs of munchausen by proxy?

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Illness in child: This disorder, named for a german storyteller, is a psychiatric condition in which the sufferer knowingly feigns illness and submits themselves to numerous unnecessary treatments including hospitalizations and surgeries. The by proxy type is when a family member, usually a child, is subjected to the same treatments urged on by usually a mother of the child.

Question 2

how exactly is munchausen by proxy diagnosed?

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Difficult: It can be a suspicion on the part of the treating provider.  Sometimes, it is found by accident.  It is not easy to diagnose.  Most of the cases I have seen were diagnosed by video monitoring in the hospital setting.

Question 3

munchausen by proxy syndrome, can you tell me about this?

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MUNCHAUSEN  SYNDROME: Somatoform or factitious disorder  another name for hypochondriasis . Patient  will make up illnesses which are not true.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: munchausen by proxy?

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Fabrication: It is relatively rare form of child abuse that involves the exaggeration/fabrication of illnesses or symptoms by the primary caretaker.

Question 5

can you tell me the key signs of munchausen by proxy syndrome?

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Make someone ill: This disorder is a psychiatric illness where a caretaker makes the person in their care ill or describes symptoms of illness that prompt lots of medical attention/workup. Most often a parent doing things to or saying things are wrong with their baby or child. May intentionally do things that cause harm to child. Psych disorder aimed at gaining lots of attention for the parent. Very sad for child..

Question 6

what can you do if you think  a relative has munchausen by proxy?

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Munchausen: Maybe nothing. Unless you are a health care professional you are guessing. If it can be verified by a doctor then you can provide understanding, love and support.

Question 7

how do i report a suspected case of munchausen by proxy syndrome?

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Report to MD: The best way to report the munchausen by proxy would be to talk to the doctor of the patient or the parent figure. Or if it threatens the life of the child call 9-1-1 or take the child to the emergency room.

Question 8

why is the disorder called  munchausen by proxy?

Accepted Answer

Illness in others: This disorder, named for a german storyteller, is a psychiatric condition in which the sufferer knowingly feigns illness and submits themselves to numerous unnecessary treatments including hospitalizations and surgeries. The by proxy type is when a family member, usually a child, is subjected to the same treatments urged on by usually a mother of the child.

Question 9

i'm curious as to why is the disorder called munchausen by proxy?

Accepted Answer

Name issue: Baron van munchausen was a character of history who made up many fake illnesses to gather attention to himself.  Munchausen by proxy refers to a parent who makes up or induces medical problems in a child to bring attention to that parent as a long suffering doting parent.

Question 10

what is the treatment for munchausen by proxy?

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Psychotherapy: Munchausen by proxy is a complex psychological illness and requires in depth counseling and psychotherapy.

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