You could yes. See a psychiatrist if you are concerned, for adequate diagnosis and treatment.
No.
10.
Effectively any age, but it is very difficult to diagnosebefore early 20s.
No. Once you've been diagnosed with Bipolar you will continue to have Bipolar for the rest of your life. However symptoms of Bipolar may be less noticeable once you've found medication which is very effective for yourself.
Being diagnosed with bipolar disease is no laughing matter. Many people believe they have this disease, and it's best if caught early. 12 is not too young, as long as the symptoms the child is displaying are real and happening daily.
There are many websites devoted to bipolar disorder. A good starting place (in the UK) would be the Mind website, and for young people the Young Minds site which both have comprehensive coverage of this disorder.
Stephen M. Young has written: 'A superlattice emitter structure for a heterojunction bipolar transistor'
The younger one is the harder it is to diagnose reliably. I doubt that many reputable doctors would attempt to diagnose bipolar at that age.
the average age of onset bipolar symptoms is 21 years of age. These signs may be dismissed as "growing pains" or normal teenage behavior. On occasion, some people have their first symptoms during childhood, but the condition can often be misdiagnosed at this age and improperly labeled as a behavioral problem.
The Mind organisation in the UK is one of many charities that help young people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It has many centres where support is offered as well as drop-in sessions with other people in similar situations.
no He never was diagnosed with depression but he was depressive since he was 8
Is the patient being treated for epilepsy or Bipolar Affective Disorder? If the usage is for epilepsy, trust your doctor about dosage. As to the off-label usage, few drugs for the treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder have been proven to the FDA to be safe and effective in the treatment of Bipolar patients below age 18. Trileptal IS NOT one of the drugs proven to be safe and effective. Questions to ask your child's doctor; -Why this drug? Are there other options? If so, have they been proven safe and effective in this age group? -How can we know that your diagnosis is correct? Ten years old is exceptionally young (statistically extremely unlikely) for an onset of Bipolar Affective Disorder?