Question 1

what are the symptoms of munchausen proxy syndrome?

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Interested mother: 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

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 3

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 4

who is the victim of munchausen syndrome by proxy?

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Usually children: Munchausen syndrome is a psychogenic condition in which the patient seeks out medical care including multiple operations for non-existent disease.  By proxy refers to parents and occasionally caregivers who subject their children or dependent to multiple doctor visits and procedures and this satisfies the psychogenic needs of the munchausen by proxy person.

Question 5

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 6

can anyone tell me what causes munchausen syndrome by proxy?

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Vicarious attention: Many times this is driven by the need for attention which is gotten by, for example, a parent who continues to bring their child in for one ailment after another.  Sometimes there is a component of self-validation by "needing to be needed" by a "sick" person for whom the person is giving care for these manufactured ailments.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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