munchausen's disease symptoms
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Overview People with Munchausen's syndrome can behave in a number of different ways, including: 1  pretending to have psychological symptoms – for example, claiming to hear voices or claiming to see things that aren't really there. 2  pretending to have physical symptoms – for example, claiming to have chest pain or a stomach ache.
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Signs of Legionnaires' disease Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, chills, and a cough that may or may not produce sputum. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and confusion. This list of symptoms, however, does not readily distinguish Legionnaires' disease from other types of pneumonia.
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- Some of the symptoms of popcorn lung disease that people have experienced include: 1  Gasping for air. 2  Dry cough. 3  Wheezing. 4  Night sweats. 5  Severe irritation of the skin and eyes. 6  Hardening of the lung tissue.
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What is the name of the disorder where a parent intentionally harms their child or children for attention? Possible warning signs of Munchausen syndrome include the following: 1  Dramatic but inconsistent medical history. 2  Unclear symptoms that are not controllable and that become more severe or change once treatment has begun. 3  Predictable relapses following improvement in the condition.
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WELCOME!Letâs Stay Connected. Sign-Up to receive breaking rare disease information, news and stories right to your inbox! (We value your privacy. Your email address will not be shared.)SIGN ME UP Some individuals with dermatomyositis may also develop symptoms such as low-grade fever, a general feeling of ill health (malaise), shortness of breath (dyspnea), pain in multiple joints (polyarthralgia), weight loss, and/or other abnormalities.
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Factitious disorder imposed on self Now, however, there is considered to be a wide range of factitious disorders, and the diagnosis of Munchausen syndrome is reserved for the most severe form, where the simulation of disease is the central activity of the affected person's life.
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- Coeliac disease in children. The classic symptoms of coeliac disease in children include: • failure to thrive. • diarrhoea. • muscle wasting. • poor appetite. • abdominal distension. • lethargy. • change of mood and emotional distress.
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- Munchausen syndrome by proxy facts. 1  Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is now classified as a somatic symptom and related disorder. It is referred to as factitious disorder that is imposed by one individual on another or factitious disorder by proxy.
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy The Warning Signs of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. It’s important to look for warning signs in both the child and the caretaker. The warning signs in a child include: a history of repeated injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations. symptoms that don’t quite fit any disease. symptoms that don’t match test results.
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Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease Connatal Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is the more severe of the two types. Symptoms can begin in infancy and include problems feeding, a whistling sound when breathing, progressive spasticity leading to joint deformities (contractures) that restrict movement, speech difficulties (dysarthria), ataxia, and seizures.
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Coeliac disease Classic symptoms include gastrointestinal problems such as chronic diarrhoea, abdominal distention, malabsorption, loss of appetite, and among children failure to grow normally. This often begins between six months and two years of age.
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- Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a form of child maltreatment in which an adult falsifies physical and/or psychological signs and/or symptoms in a victim, causing the victim to be regarded as ill or impaired by others.
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- Medical Definition of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Munchausen syndrome by proxy: A parenting disorder in which the parent either fabricates an illness or induces an illness in their child.
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- As the disease progresses, symptoms can include: 1  Abnormal body and muscle tone. 2  Abnormal movements. 3  Increased difficulty or loss of ability to walk.  Trouble with 1  speech. Difficulty with eating.  Decline in vision and/or 1  hearing. Decline in mental and physical development.
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Sarcoidosis In the chronic form of sarcoidosis, symptoms may appear slowly and subtly, and may persist or recur over a long time span. Initial symptoms of the chronic form of the disorder may include difficulty breathing (dyspnea), dry cough, limited airflow, and other respiratory abnormalities. Symptoms associated with other organ involvement may follow. The exact cause of sarcoidosis is not known.
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Munchausen Syndrome Munchausen syndrome is a mental illness in which a person exaggerates or makes up an illness or injury. Munchausen syndrome belongs to a group of mental illnesses called “factitious disorders,” in which patients compulsively simulate a physical or mental illness. This condition can be treated.
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick. No one is sure what causes Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
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Kohlerâs Disease â Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis The authors suggest that the development of the condition in identical twins may imply that there is an unknown genetic predilection for the disease. Kohler’s Disease Symptoms To Be Aware Of. Symptoms of Kohler’s disease are usually mild and may include: Swelling; Pain and tenderness; Limping; The pain may be intermittent and may worsen after activity.
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- Patients with tuberculosis of the lungs have a prolonged illness with fever, cough, night-sweats, weight loss and may occasionally cough up blood. As the disease progresses, symptoms get worse and shortness of breath ensues. Untreated disease can be fatal.
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Munchausen Syndrome Munchausen syndrome is a condition in which a person intentionally fakes, simulates, worsens, or self-induces an injury or illness for the main purpose of being treated like a medical patient.
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Factitious disorder imposed on self Munchausen syndrome. For cases of feigned illness not driven by a psychiatric disorder, see Malingering. Munchausen syndrome is a psychiatric factitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves.
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Sarcoidosis The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly, depending on which organs are involved. Most patients initially complain of a persistent dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include: 1  Tender reddish bumps or patches on the skin. 2  Red and teary eyes or blurred vision. 3  Swollen and painful joints. 4  Enlarged and tender lymph glands in the neck, armpits, and groin.
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Overview COPD symptoms often don't appear until significant lung damage has occurred, and they usually worsen over time, particularly if smoking exposure continues. For chronic bronchitis, the main symptom is a daily cough and mucus (sputum) production at least three months a year for two consecutive years. Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include: Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities. Wheezing.
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Munchausen Overview Researchers aren't sure exactly what causes Munchausen syndrome, but they believe the risks include: A history of sexual, physical or emotional abuse. A serious illness during childhood. A relative who was seriously ill or died. A career in the health industry, or a desire to work as a health professional.
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- Symptoms of Eisenmenger Syndrome. Click to Check. Breathing difficulty on exertion. Delayed physical development. Repeated pulmonary infection. Coughing up blood. Cough. more symptoms...».
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Interstitial Lung Disease Symptoms of Interstitial Lung Disease. The most common symptom of all forms of interstitial lung disease is shortness of breath. Nearly all people with interstitial lung disease will experience breathlessness, which may get worse over time. Other symptoms of interstitial lung disease include: Cough, which is usually dry and nonproductive.