Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, a condition which causes cyclical fluctuations of recurrent mood, energy level and behavior. People with bipolar disorder feel depressed for a certain period of time, also as called the episode. The episode may be followed by a period which the person feels normal, or a period of turmoil and extreme excitement, also called mania. Men and women to have the same risk. Bipolar disorder is usually occur between 18 and 44 years of age. Emergence of bipolar disorder after 65 years is rare. It is a relatively uncommon disorder: less than 2% of the population suffer bipolar disorder.
Causes
Researchers do not know the exact cause. They believe, however, it can probably be explained by genetic or social factors (about 80 to 90% of patients have a parent with an emotional disorder).
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