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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Munchausen Syndrome

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The signs and symptoms of Munchausen syndrome include:

fabrication of an illness without any physical symptoms

willingness to undergo numerous procedures, often painful, despite being fully aware there is no physical problem

poorly formed identity and severe problems with self-esteem

making up information, such as a medical history of an illness or serious disorder

changing health care providers or hospitals frequently

In Munchausen symdrome by proxy, symptoms may be faked in a number of ways. These include adding blood to the child's urine, withholding food, falsifying fevers, and giving medication to make the child vomit. These children are often hospitalized with an unusual pattern of symptoms.

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