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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

Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?

By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »

Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting or Comorbid Conditions

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...diagnoses, such as Learning Disabilities, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant... Read more »

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Health Guide

ADHd and Bipolar Disorder

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different. While hyperactivity is a... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder: Highlights

...depression. Quetiapine is now the only drug approved for treating both manic and depressive states of bipolar disorder.Drug WarningThe anti-seizure drug lamotrigine (Lamictal) can cause cleft lip... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors

Between 1 - 2 million Americans are thought to suffer from bipolar disorder. Estimates of the lifetime risk for the disorder run are about 1.25%. There is some indication that the... 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 »

Bipolar Disorder Prognosis

PrognosisMedical evidence has shown that patients with bipolar disorder have higher death rates from suicide, heart problems, and death from all causes than those in the general population. Patients... Read more »

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