He is misleading, and a storyteller (or tale-teller).
If he's compelled to lie, even when the truth would be better, then he may be a pathological liar.
And if he exaggerates his health issues, he could be a hypochondriac.
Someone who exaggerates the truth
When someone exaggerates in a funny way
A caricature of someone is a description of them that exaggerates some of their traits while wildly understating others. It is typically used to entertain or insult someone.
A person who over exaggerates is often called a drama queen. Clinically the tendency to over exaggerate is called histrionic.
When an author exaggerates personality defects to a ludicrous extreme, it is called caricature or hyperbole. This literary technique is often used to highlight and emphasize certain traits of a character for the purpose of humor or satire.
Blows things out of proportion/exaggerates problems
Blows things out of proportion/exaggerates problems
The term for when someone knowingly exaggerates or says one thing and means another in poetry is often referred to as "irony." This literary device adds layers of complexity and depth to the meaning of the poem. It can create an unexpected twist or reveal a deeper truth.
a ham
Yes, the phrase "all bark and no bite" is a hyperbole. It exaggerates the idea that someone or something may appear threatening or aggressive but lacks the ability to act on that threat. This expression emphasizes the contrast between appearance and reality, often in a humorous or dramatic way.
alarmist
A bullshitter is someone who habitually exaggerates, fabricates, or pretends to know things that they do not. This person tends to deceive others for personal gain or to appear more knowledgeable than they actually are.