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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

Bipolar Genes Mapped

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...Medicine suggests that hundreds of genes are involved in bipolar disorder. Now, the first map of... Read more »

Watch for Early Signs of Trouble

By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

One key to successfully managing our bipolar lives is to be alert to early signs of potential... Read more »

Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

10 Ways to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

Bipolar disorder touches the lives of friends and family. There may be times when you feel... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. The major goals of treatment are to:Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Overview

Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or bothEpisodes of... Read more »

Depression Basics

...affective disorder (SAD).Depression is defined as a mood disorder, and there are several subtypes. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is considered in a separate... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder: Highlights

Drug ApprovalQuetiapine (Seroquel) has been approved for treatment of bipolar depression. Quetiapine is now the only drug approved for treating both manic and depressive states of bipolar... 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 »

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