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Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder shares common symptoms with several other conditions and it is important for these conditions to be ruled out before arriving at the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. These conditions include:
- Normal euphoria
- Unipolar depression
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal gland disorders (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease)
- Metabolic disturbance (Vitamin B12 deficiency)
- Neurologic disorders (e.g., Huntington's disease, brain tumor, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis)
- Medications (e.g., corticosteroids, Parkinson's Disease medications, and antidepressants)
- Infection
