Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings. This condition is also called manic-depressive illness. It may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Bipolar disorder sometimes runs in families. If you have a parent who has bipolar disorder, you have a greater chance of having it. Both men and women can have bipolar disorder. People of all ages can have it.

Types of Bipolar Disorder

There are two types of bipolar disorder.

Highs are called mania bipolar disorder.
Lows are called depression bipolar disorder.

Causes of Bipolar Disorder

The exactly causes of this disorder are not finding. There is no only one cause of this disease, so many factors can be developed this illness. Family history is a cause of produce bipolar disorder. Specific genes may be influenced how the brain and body work and transmitted through generations and producing the Bipolar disorder.

Signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Symptoms of mania include:

Feeling very irritable or angry
Thinking and talking so fast that other people can't follow your thoughts
Not sleeping at all
Feeling very powerful and important
Having trouble concentrating
Spending too much money
Abusing alcohol and drugs
Having sex without being careful to prevent pregnancy or disease

Symptoms of depression include:

Loss of interest in usual activities
Prolonged sad or irritable mood
Loss of energy or fatigue
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Sleeping too much or inability to sleep
Drop in grades and inability to concentrate
Inability to experience pleasure
Appetite loss or overeating
Anger, worry, and anxiety
Thoughts of death or suicide

Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

Blood test and Brain scan for diagnosed of this condition. Mainly diagnosis of this illness depends on the causes, symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment depends on the causes and symptoms of Bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is treated with medicines to stop the mood swings. Mood stabilizers are used to even out highs and lows in your mood. Antidepressant medicine can help reduce the symptoms of depression. Your doctor may add other medicines as you need them. These medicines don't start to work right away, but you will start to notice a difference in your moods after a few weeks. Be sure to take your medicines just as your doctor tells you.

Counseling can help you with stress, family concerns and relationship problems. It's important to get counseling if you have bipolar disorder.

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