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Tuesday, 12 April, 2011
All advice and medical information provided during Health Matters is as accurate and as comprehensive as possible, however it is only general advice and information. It should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions or as a substitute for the individual advice that listeners may receive from consulting their own doctor. ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment. WRS and Dr Michelle Wright are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use of information contained in or implied by Health Matters shows.
Health Matters: All about Munchausen's addiction to feigning illness
Munchausen syndrome is a rare disorder in which a person pretends to be ill, either physically or psychologically. The name comes from Baron Munchausen, who is said to have told fantastical stories about his life in the 1700s. Dr. Michelle Wright says people with this problem, which is also known as hospital addiction syndrome, are usually pathological liars. She talks about the causes of the condition, such as childhood trauma, and the difficulties in treating the disorder:
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Staying home sick (eyeliam/flickr)
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