Bipolar affective disorder
Bipolar disorder is an illness of mood characterized by alternating episodes of elevated and depressed moods, which are interspersed with euthymic periods.
Also called: Bipolar depression, Bipolar disorder, Manic depressive.
Conditions associated with bipolar affective disorder
The following conditions have been associated with bipolar affective disorder in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Kleefstra syndrome 1
An autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability that has material basis in an autosomal dominant m...
MELAS
MELAS is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Niemann-Pick disease type C
Niemann-Pick disease type C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
ReNU syndrome
ReNU syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Secondary hypoparathyroidism due to impaired parathormon secretion
Secondary hypoparathyroidism due to impaired parathormon secretion is a medical condition that may be associat...
Visual snow syndrome
Visual snow syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 11, autosomal recessive
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 11, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may be associated...
chromosome 2p16.3 deletion syndrome
chromosome 2p16.3 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
lissencephaly 10
lissencephaly 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate bipolar affective disorder
When investigating bipolar affective disorder, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside bipolar affective disorder
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if bipolar affective disorder is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom bipolar affective disorder mean?
Bipolar affective disorder is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Bipolar disorder is an illness of mood characterized by alternating episodes of elevated and depressed moods, which are interspersed with euthymic periods.
Which conditions are associated with bipolar affective disorder?
Bipolar affective disorder has been reported in association with 12 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia, CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome, Kleefstra syndrome 1, MELAS. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about bipolar affective disorder?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.