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Causes Of Bipolar Disorder

Expert: 'Classic' symptoms not always part of bipolar disorder

July 27, 2009
A reader asks experts at the Mayo Clinic if the severe mood swings the reader is experiencing after suffering a traumatic event could be caused by bipolar disorder. Psychiatrist Mark Frye responds that the reader's symptoms do indeed sound like bipolar disorder, even if the "classic," intense symptoms of the condition aren't present. Dr. Frye reviews recent studies about bipolar disorder, the treatments available, and how the reader could explore his or her diagnosis with a professional. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...onset.In summary, there are so many unknowns about the causes of bipolar disorder that it is not... Read more »

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Sleep Disturbances Associated With Bipolar Disorder
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...be that impaired sleep cycling is one of the core causes of bipolar disorder. It should also be... Read more »

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Sleep deprivation and your health
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Sleep deprivation can undermine all areas of your physical and mental health. It weakens the immune... Read more »

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...disorder are helpful for learning more about the causes of bipolar disorder, we do not have any... Read more »

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Genetic Breakthrough for Bipolar Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

In what amounts to a scientific breakthrough a combined team of scientists from Britain and the... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
CausesNo single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the... Read more »
ADHD: Co-existing Conditions
Co-existing, or comorbid, conditions are ones that exist along side another diagnosis.  This is also referred to as dual diagnosis.  According to the National Resource Center for ADHD, as many as... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Causes: Nature vs. Nurture
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Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »

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