A case of factitious Disorder - From physical to psychological symptom on confrontation

Komal J .

Abstract


Patients with factitious disorder simulate, induce, or aggravate illness to receive medical attention, regardless of whether they are ill or not. Thus, they may inflict painful, deforming, or even life-threatening injury on themselves. Relatively little empirical knowledge is available about the aetiology, epidemiology, course, and prognosis or effective treatment of factitious disorders. Here we present an interesting case of factitious disorder which presented with physical symptoms initially and psychological symptoms on confrontation during follow up.

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