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Prognosis and Complications of Bipolar Disorder

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Jun 20, 2017


Prognosis and Complications of Bipolar Disorder

Both mania and depression are associated with a serious risk of suicidal tendency. Alcohol and/or drug abuse are/is extremely common.


Mood-stabilizing medications help people with bipolar disorders to lead normal lives. Owing to the side effects, medical supervision is important with regards to drug usage.

Both mania and depression are associated with a serious risk of suicidal tendency. Suicidal thoughts and behaviour need to be dealt with at the earliest. Alcohol and/or drug abuse are/is extremely common. Patients also suffer problems with relationships, work, and finances.

References:

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  2. Harrison's PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 17TH Edition
  3. Ketter TA (June 2010). "Diagnostic features, prevalence, and impact of bipolar disorder". J Clin Psychiatry 71 (6): e14.doi:10.4088/JCP.8125tx11c. PMID 20573324.
  4. Frederick K Goodwin and Kay R Jamison.Manic-Depressive IllnessChapter 7, "Epidemiology". Oxford University Press, 1990. ISBN 0-19-503934-3.

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