Bipolar disorder

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What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric illness that is characterized by episodes lasting weeks to months of depression and mania/hypomania. Manic/hypomanic is characterized by continuous abnormally cheerful or angry mood and increased energy levels. Depressive episodes are characterised by persistent and pervasive low mood, decreased energy and pessimism. In between these episodes there are periods of neutral perspective as well. This illness can be treated entirely, and patients can live long and healthy lives after treatment

"Other specified and undetermined bipolar and related disorders" is a term used to describe symptoms of bipolar disorder that do not fit into one of the categories given above.

Bipolar disorder is usually detected in late teens. Few times its symptoms are also visible in children. Bipolar disorder can also develop during a woman's pregnancy or after she gives birth. Bipolar disorder usually necessitates long term medication and therapy, although the symptoms may change over time. According to WHO, this disorder roughly affects 50 million people worldwide.

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Can Bipolar disorder be fatal?

According to a study, women with bipolar disorder were 10 times more likely than the general population to commit suicide, while men were 9 times more likely. In comparison to the general population, bipolar patients seemed to have a higher chance of dying from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the influenza, and pneumonia.

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Frequently asked questions

Does one need treatment for Bipolar Disorder?

Frequent changes in an emotional state, energy, and activity levels are common in people with bipolar disorder, making everyday life difficult. So if a person experiences similar symptoms, he must see a registered medical practitioner. Bipolar disorder can severely impair a person's life, but the effects vary from person to person. Many individuals with this illness can lead a happy and successful life with the proper diagnosis and treatment.
What can one expect during bipolar disorder treatment?

The goal of treatment is to improve the person's mood and lessen the intensity of their symptoms. The purpose is to assist the individual in functioning normally in everyday life. A mix of therapy, including medicine, is used to treat the condition. It also involves counselling and lifestyle modifications. Individuals react differently, and symptoms vary considerably, so getting a precise diagnosis and finding a suitable treatment might take time.

Drug therapies can aid in mood stabilization and symptom management. A doctor may give a mixture of mood stabilizers, such as lithium, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants to treat mania and sleep or anxiety medicine additionally. The drug may need to be adjusted by the doctor over time. So patience is the key.
Do the medications have any major side effects?

The use of mood stabilizers, anti-depressants, and anti-anxiety medications are pretty common to treat bipolar disorder. These medications like all medications have some side effects. These may include sedation, loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, weight gain and increased risk of metabolic disorders. But all these side effects can be monitored and managed.

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