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Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.

Ruling Out Similar Conditions

When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Distinguishing Mania from Normal Euphoria or Joy. A major diffic...

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Expert & Community Posts

Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

Treating Bipolar Depression: Part I

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...last year, the FDA approved Seroquel for treating bipolar depression. Currently, there are three... Read more »

Is It Bipolar? Or Is It Something Else?

By John McManamy , Health Expert

You may have noticed an "Ask" feature here at BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar... Read more »

Diagnosing Bipolar II

By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

...certainly never require hospitalization, are said to have Bipolar II in contrast to Bipolar I. ... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story

Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support. Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... Read more »

How to Use This Site

Welcome to Bipolar Connections. Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a disease of the neurotransmitters in the brain that causes dramatic mood swings. It affects over 2 million... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?

Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »

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Medications

Risperdal Oral Uses and How to Use

...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

Geodon Oral Uses and How to Use

...(schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used... Read more »

Trilafon Oral Uses and How to Use

...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

Depakote Oral Uses and How to Use

...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

Abilify IM Uses and How to Use

...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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A prominent bipolar disorder expert has caused a stir by selling an at-home genetic test that allegedly diagnoses the condition. Dr. John Kelsoe... Read summary »

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Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder

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This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national... Read summary »

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