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What is a big risk in children and adolescent s with bipolar disorder?
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Is bipolar disorder in one parent inherited by offspring?
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
How can I tell if my child is bipolar?
There are many symptoms to bipolar disorder. Signs in children can include mood swings, aggressive behavior, excitablity, grandiosity, risk-taking behavior, depression and lethargy, and hyperactivity.
Does bipolar lead to other disorders?
Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
Is Bipolar hereditary?
The mental illness bipolar disorder is thought to be genetic (hereditary) however we don't know of a specific gene that is responsible for it. It appears that many genes must be present for bipolar disorder to manifest, likely, along with other risk factors. This has been shown in twin studies. While identical twins share 100% of their DNA, if one twin has bipolar disorder other other twin does not have bipolar disorder 100% of the time. The rate of concordance of bipolar disorder type one in identical twins is between 33-90%, according to Medscape Reference.According to Medscape Reference, first-degree relatives of a person with bipolar disorder type one have a seven times greater risk of bipolar I than the general population. Additionally, major mental illnesses all seem to travel together as offspring of a parent with bipolar disorder have a 50% chance of having another major psychiatric disorder. It's important to note that even siblings raised in different households still show an elevated risk, illustrating that bipolar disorder is not only due to a shared environment but also genetics.
Having parents with bipolar disorder associated with increased risk of psychiatric disorders?
You probably have a pretty good chance that you are going to get bipolar disorder if both parents are. Answer 2 by Terrier23: Alyssa is right, you have a 86% chance of getting bi-polar disorder if both of your parents have it.
Is Bipolar disorder genetic?
Yes BiPolar is genetic and it is highly likely that someone who has BiPolar has a family member with the same condition. But not always i mean someone has to be first.
Is a Bipolar disorder and being the daughter of first cousins connected?
Bipolar isn't a direct consequence of being the child of first cousins. If nobody in the family has had it, it is highly unlikely that you will. However, if there is a tendency to bipolar in the family, having that from both parents does increase the risk.
Can Allegra d worsen bipolar disorder?
If you are bipolar, don't risk taking allegra. I went to the hospital hardly able to breathe, my heart pounding fast and hard, breaking out in a sweat. It was not a heart attack.
Can your spouse have you committed to a mental facility if you are diagnosed with Bipolar disorder?
Not unless you are posing a risk to them or the public. Just for having bipolar, no, as long as you can keep it under control.
What is the pregnancy risk category for seroquel?
Is there are risk of a baby to be born with defects if the father is bipolar and taking seroquel which is a psychotic Is there are risk of a baby to be born with defects if the father is bipolar and taking seroquel which is a psychotic
If serving on active duty for 2 years being diagnosed with bipolar 2 will that be grounds for discharge?
I believe so, as people who suffer from bipolar disorder can act impulsively, and engage in high risk activities, when in their manic, or hypomanic phase, which is highly undesirable in a military situation, where stability is necessary.
Will taking Adderall XR curb your anger and irrationality if you also suffer from bipolar disorder?
Adderrall XR may help curb your anger and irrationality as these are two symptoms of ADHD and may be compounded by a bipolar disorder. It's important to consult a medical professional though, before taking any prescription drugs.
