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Bipolar disorder is characterized by heavy mood swings that occur randomly. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown but there seem to be some factors that help trigger bipolar episodes. Some of these causes include differences in neurotransmitters, biological parts, hormones or inherited traits. Also, stress and traumatic events may play a large role in developing bipolar disorder.
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∙ 15y agoThe cause(s) of bipolar disorder or manic-depression are currently unknown. However, genetics and family history seem to play a large role. Bipolars have a chemical imbalance in the brain.
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Where could one find information on what causes bipolar disorder in humans?
One can find information on what causes bipolar disorder in humans by using websites such as Wikipedia or NIHM that tells you everything you need to know about bipolar disorder and how it is caused in humans.
What is a bipolar attack?
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder which causes unusual and dramatic shifts in a persons behavior. A bipolar attack is a period of time in which the symptoms are most unmanageable.
What are the causes of depression within bipolar disorder?
There are many causes for depression and bipolar disorder. One can develop these symptoms due to stress, life changes, diet and lifestyle habits, and injury or illness.
Do doctors know what causes bipolar disorder?
Doctors think that bipolar disorder is caused by stress. Others believe that it's a mental illness that you can treat with medicine.
What type of mutation causes bipolar?
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally and usually appears between the ages of 15 and 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder.
What happens to a chromosome that causes bipolar disorder?
We do not know at this time. Nothing is known for certain about any of its possible causes.
What is the gene that causes bipolar disorder?
unknown, its probably not a single gene but instead many
Mental disorder that causes going to hospital or doctor?
There are so many . . . I can think of bipolar disorder, depression, disassociation disorder, panic disorder, personality disorder, asocial disorder among the many.
What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?
Bipolar disorder
What is Bipolar disorder also called?
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).
What phase of the moon causes the manic side of bipolar disorder?
The moon has no effect on which mood a person is in.
Bipolar Disorder Test?
Unfortunately, there is no blood test or physical exam that can diagnose bipolar disorder, even though these procedures might be used to rule out physical causes that may mimic the symptoms of bipolar disorder. There are some psychological tests, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory or mood disorder questionnaires, that can be administered during psychological assessments to help psychiatrists and other mental health professionals reach a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
