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PlateCafe · 09-22-2007, 06:04 PM

I saw on Dr. Phil's tv show, the woman pretended she had kidney failure. She even pretended she was on dialysis. But in real life, her kidneys are fine. She spent $20,000 on medical treatment and told many people she was dying. She lost 100 pounds, on purpose, by starving herself. And many people felt sorry for her. And they were willing to donate their kidneys for her. She said she did it to get attention. And she also lied about her education and people hired her. I don't know why people fake their illnesses. Here is an article,

Munchausen Syndrome: Those Who Fake Illness - Associated Content
Those suffering from Munchausen Syndrome battle a disorder that causes them to fake illnesses. People with Munchausen will fake and cause symptoms to be present for these pretend illnesses. Those with Munchausen Syndrome fake their illness to receive attention and sympathy from others.

Munchausen Syndrome patients crave attention from medical staff and will do what they have to in order to gain their attention, time and the privilege of continued visits. Munchausen Syndrome patients will go as far as to change medical-test results to prove their case. As one might imagine, those with Munchausen Syndrome have large medical bills. People who have Munchausen Syndrome, for some reason, have a need to be ill or injured to gain what they need emotionally. The pain of unnecessary tests and operations does not bother them as they are receiving the emotional benefit they crave.

Munchausen Syndrome may not be diagnosed for quite awhile as those who have these conditions are very deceptive. However, over a period of time and after much needless expense, medical personal will begin to notice the patient's medical histories as well as their records do not make sense. In addition any treatment, which has been prescribed, will not show positive results. Munchausen Symdrome patients will show great excitement at the prospects of having tests done for their new symptoms as well. Other symptoms a Munchausen patient may display are, continuous relapses, treatment at many medical facilities, negative results to many tests when there are constant and continuing symptoms, and refusal to communicate with medical staff concerning discrepancies.

No one knows for sure what is the exact cause of a person to developing Munchausen Syndrome, however, when a person has been abused either physically or emotionally they are at higher risk for developing the syndrome. There are other conditions that are thought to add to the likelihood of Munchausen Syndrome such as some psychological problems. These disorders include personality disorders, and depression. Because many who have Munchausen Syndrome have been abused, they may have a fear of being abandoned or may be unsure of their identity as well.

Those with Munchausen Syndrome go untreated for the condition many times because it is very difficult for them to admit they have a problem that must be treated by a psychologist. When a Munchausen patient receives help they must overcome the challenge of seeking medical attention when it is not necessary. Once they accomplish this, treatment is given to the underlying reasons for the syndrome.

09-22-2007, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
PlateCafe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 180	I saw on Dr. Phil's tv show, the woman pretended she had kidney failure. She even pretended she was on dialysis. But in real life, her kidneys are fine. She spent $20,000 on medical treatment and told many people she was dying. She lost 100 pounds, on purpose, by starving herself. And many people felt sorry for her. And they were willing to donate their kidneys for her. She said she did it to get attention. And she also lied about her education and people hired her. I don't know why people fake their illnesses. Here is an article, Munchausen Syndrome: Those Who Fake Illness - Associated Content Those suffering from Munchausen Syndrome battle a disorder that causes them to fake illnesses. People with Munchausen will fake and cause symptoms to be present for these pretend illnesses. Those with Munchausen Syndrome fake their illness to receive attention and sympathy from others. Munchausen Syndrome patients crave attention from medical staff and will do what they have to in order to gain their attention, time and the privilege of continued visits. Munchausen Syndrome patients will go as far as to change medical-test results to prove their case. As one might imagine, those with Munchausen Syndrome have large medical bills. People who have Munchausen Syndrome, for some reason, have a need to be ill or injured to gain what they need emotionally. The pain of unnecessary tests and operations does not bother them as they are receiving the emotional benefit they crave. Munchausen Syndrome may not be diagnosed for quite awhile as those who have these conditions are very deceptive. However, over a period of time and after much needless expense, medical personal will begin to notice the patient's medical histories as well as their records do not make sense. In addition any treatment, which has been prescribed, will not show positive results. Munchausen Symdrome patients will show great excitement at the prospects of having tests done for their new symptoms as well. Other symptoms a Munchausen patient may display are, continuous relapses, treatment at many medical facilities, negative results to many tests when there are constant and continuing symptoms, and refusal to communicate with medical staff concerning discrepancies. No one knows for sure what is the exact cause of a person to developing Munchausen Syndrome, however, when a person has been abused either physically or emotionally they are at higher risk for developing the syndrome. There are other conditions that are thought to add to the likelihood of Munchausen Syndrome such as some psychological problems. These disorders include personality disorders, and depression. Because many who have Munchausen Syndrome have been abused, they may have a fear of being abandoned or may be unsure of their identity as well. Those with Munchausen Syndrome go untreated for the condition many times because it is very difficult for them to admit they have a problem that must be treated by a psychologist. When a Munchausen patient receives help they must overcome the challenge of seeking medical attention when it is not necessary. Once they accomplish this, treatment is given to the underlying reasons for the syndrome.