<unk> , also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a factitious disorder where those affected feign or induce disease, illness, injury, abuse, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves. Munchausen syndrome fits within the subclass of factitious disorder with predominantly physical signs and symptoms, but patients also have a history of recurrent hospitalization, travelling, and dramatic, extremely improbable tales of their past experiences. The condition derives its name from the fictional character Baron Munchausen.<unk>  is related to factitious disorder<unk>  on another, which refers to the abuse of another person, typically a child, in order to seek attention or sympathy for the abuser. This drive to create symptoms for the victim can result in unnecessary and costly diagnostic or corrective procedures.
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Factitious disorder imposed on another
Mass psychogenic illness
Malingering of post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychological trauma
Jurosomatic illness
Functional somatic syndrome
Problematic social media use