What is the medical term for an adult who pretends to be ill for attention but does not have Munchhausen by proxy?

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2026-03-04 18:50

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Munchhausen syndrome is the condition in which a patient pretends to be ill for attention. In contrast, Munchhausen by proxy is the term for someone who pretends another person (usually their child) is ill for attention.

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