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Bipolar Diagnosis
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Nov 10, 1999 12:00AM
Debi,
Bipolar disorder has been covered extensively in this forum and I suggest that you search the archives using bipolar disorder as a keyword. Bipolar disorder occurs in approximately 1% of the population with bipolar I more common than II. Approximately 10% of those initially diagnosed with I will change into II. The main difference between the two disorders is hypomania(elevated mood but sill able to function) and mania(marked impairment in functioning).
This infromation is intended for general educational purposes only. Please consult your personal physician for specific health concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder has been covered extensively in this forum and I suggest that you search the archives using bipolar disorder as a keyword. Bipolar disorder occurs in approximately 1% of the population with bipolar I more common than II. Approximately 10% of those initially diagnosed with I will change into II. The main difference between the two disorders is hypomania(elevated mood but sill able to function) and mania(marked impairment in functioning).
This infromation is intended for general educational purposes only. Please consult your personal physician for specific health concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Bipolar disorder
