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Dear Doctor: What is the history of Munchausen syndrome, and how is it treated?
Dear Doctor: What is the history of Munchausen syndrome, and how is it treated?
Dear Doctor: What is the history of Munchausen syndrome, and how is it treated?

Published on: 06/30/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address Munchausen syndrome and how to treat a person who might have it? What causes the constant talk about real or imagined illnesses, and is there a treatment for it? -- Anon.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/06/dear-doctor-what-is-the-history-of-munchausen-syndrome-and-how-is-it-treated.html

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