Diseases
bipolar mania
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Overview
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities.
Symptoms
- abnormally upbeat, jumpy or wired
- increased activity, energy or agitation
- exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)
- decreased need for sleep
- unusual talkativeness
Causes
- biological differences. people with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains.
- genetics. bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a first-degree relative
Risk factors
- having a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, with bipolar disord
- periods of high stress, such as the death of a loved one or other traumatic even
- drug or alcohol abuse
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- psychiatric assessment.
- mood charting.
- criteria for bipolar disorder.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is bipolar mania?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities.
What are the symptoms of bipolar mania?
abnormally upbeat, jumpy or wired, increased activity, energy or agitation, exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria), decreased need for sleep, unusual talkativeness
What causes bipolar mania?
biological differences. people with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains.; genetics. bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a first-degree relative
Which medicines are used for bipolar mania?
aripiprazole, carbamazepine, olanzapine, risperidone, valproic acid
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