Chapter 10

SOMATOFORM DISORDERS

    I.      Somatization Disorder

    II.     Conversion Disorder

    III.    Pain Disorder

    IV.    Hypochondriasis

    V.     Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    VI.    Etiology

    VII.    Treatment









       I. FACTITIOUS DISORDER (Munchausen Syndrome)

              SYMPTOMS

              (1)Voluntary amplification or production of physical or  psychological symptoms because of a psychological need to assume role of sick person
 

              (2)Not the result of malingering. The person who is malingering is consciously aware of not only there acts but also there motives.

          II. MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME BY PROXY

         SYMPTOMS

               (1) Caretakers exaggerate &/or fabricate &/or induce physical &/or psychological symptoms &/or illness in others.
(2) a review of 451 cases showed that 6% of victims died,most 4 years of age or under, mothers involved 3 out of 4 cases

Ist Person Account
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