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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for "Munchausen's" syndrome
  1. Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse . The caretaker of a ... No one is sure what causes Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Sometimes, the person was abused as a child or has Munchausen syndrome (fake illness for themselves).
  2. ... be people: Who have mental disorders such as Munchausen syndrome Who are trying to lose weight Who are ... also helps to confirm the diagnosis. People with Munchausen syndrome will need mental health treatment and follow-up.
  3. Factitious Disorder (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Mental Disorders/Specifics ... Mental Disorders ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  4. Child Abuse (National Library of Medicine)  
    Child abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual ...
  5. Mental Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are mental disorders? Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen ...
  6. Overview of Poisoning (Merck & Co., Inc.)  
    Poisoning/Start Here ... Poisoning ... Merck & Co., Inc. ... Overview of Poisoning - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical ...