Münchhausen syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects quality of life
any age group
gptkbp:can_be_difficult_to diagnose
gptkbp:can_cause strain on relationships
gptkbp:can_involve gptkb:deception
self-harm
hospital hopping
manipulation of medical tests
gptkbp:can_lead_to hospitalization
emotional distress
financial burden
chronic health issues
unnecessary medical procedures
severe health complications
deterioration of health
misdiagnosis
gptkbp:can_result_in legal issues
emotional manipulation
psychosocial factors
gptkbp:challenges healthcare providers
effective treatment
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on psychiatric evaluation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Münchhausen syndrome
gptkbp:is_a_complex gptkb:disease
gptkbp:is_a_form_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:is_a_serious mental health issue
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:medical_research
clinical studies
gptkbp:is_affected_by social isolation
lack of support
gptkbp:is_associated_with substance abuse
gptkbp:is_characterized_by fabrication of symptoms
exaggeration of symptoms
gptkbp:is_common_in gptkb:women
gptkbp:is_considered_as chronic condition
gptkbp:is_different_from gptkb:Münchhausen_by_proxy
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:cultural_factors
gptkbp:is_linked_to personality disorders
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with psychological issues
childhood trauma
other mental health disorders
gptkbp:is_often_described_as gptkb:Münchhausen's_disease
factitious disorder imposed on self
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in gptkb:literature
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:somatic_symptom_disorder
the general public
genuine illness
gptkbp:is_often_underreported_due_to stigma
gptkbp:is_targeted_at stressful life events
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:disease
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Baron_Münchhausen
gptkbp:requires multidisciplinary approach
long-term treatment
intervention from family members
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:psychotherapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
group therapy
mental health professionals
outpatient settings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baron_von_Münchhausen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6