Bipolar Disorder
A mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania and, in many patients, episodes of major depression.
Within clinical medicine, Bipolar Disorder has a distinct meaning that helps clinicians communicate a particular aspect of diagnosis, disease behavior, body function or treatment.
The manifestations linked with bipolar disorder depend on the affected tissue and underlying mechanism, ranging from mild or asymptomatic changes to clinically important dysfunction.
To clarify bipolar disorder, clinicians select investigations according to the suspected mechanism; these may include blood or urine tests, imaging, endoscopy, tissue sampling, physiological measurements or specialist assessment.
Management of bipolar disorder is directed at its cause and clinical impact, with options potentially including observation, preventive measures, medicines, procedures, rehabilitation, surgery or multidisciplinary treatment.
Because bipolar disorder can have different implications in different patients, a clinician should interpret the finding alongside examination results, investigations and relevant risk factors.
The manifestations linked with bipolar disorder depend on the affected tissue and underlying mechanism, ranging from mild or asymptomatic changes to clinically important dysfunction.
To clarify bipolar disorder, clinicians select investigations according to the suspected mechanism; these may include blood or urine tests, imaging, endoscopy, tissue sampling, physiological measurements or specialist assessment.
Management of bipolar disorder is directed at its cause and clinical impact, with options potentially including observation, preventive measures, medicines, procedures, rehabilitation, surgery or multidisciplinary treatment.
Because bipolar disorder can have different implications in different patients, a clinician should interpret the finding alongside examination results, investigations and relevant risk factors.
This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for any health concern.