Abstract
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental health problem affecting mostly women around the world. This syndrome, although rare and difficult to identify, is represented by a mother who purposely causes illness to her child, usually for the mother’s own gain. Munchausen syndrome by proxy sufferers crave the need for attention and compassion to pacify their self-doubt. The symptom levels these children experience can range from vomiting to long hospital stays. Death, especially in infants, has also been attributed to Munchausen syndrome. Because Munchausen syndrome by proxy affects many children in such horrible and unimaginable way, further research on this syndrome needs to be explored. It will certainly help protect children
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental health problem affecting mostly women around the world. This syndrome, although rare and difficult to identify, is represented by a mother who purposely causes illness to her child, usually for the mother’s own gain. Munchausen syndrome by proxy sufferers crave the need for attention and compassion to pacify their self-doubt. The symptom levels these children experience can range from vomiting to long hospital stays. Death, especially in infants, has also been attributed to Munchausen syndrome. Because Munchausen syndrome by proxy affects many children in such horrible and unimaginable way, further research on this syndrome needs to be explored. It will certainly help protect children