What Are Symtoms Of Bipolar Disorders
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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Health Guide
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 »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 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 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 »The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder
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Medications
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »
...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
...medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to... Read more »
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