Bipolar disorder in children more difficult to treat.

Children who suffer bipolar disorder have a tougher time being stabilised than adults and take longer to recover, according to recent research. Bipolar in children can be diagnosed through severe, acute changes in mood swings, insomnia, sexual promiscuity and delusions of grandeur, i.e. claiming that they are the king of the world. It is also difficult to diagnose bipolar in children, as their symptoms are often mistaken for behavioural problems such as ADHD. They can then be given incorrect medication that could make their condition worse.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by USA Today

Related Disease Topics:

• Bipolar disorder
• ADHD
• Insomnia

Related Symptom Topics:

• Mood swings
• Insomnia
• Sexual promiscuity
• Delusions of grandeur
• Delusions

Article Source Details

About: Bipolar disorder in children more difficult to treat.

Date: 23 May 2005

Source: USA Today

Author: Marilyn Elias

URL: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-05-23-bipolar-usat_x.htm

Related Medical Topics

This summary article refers to the following medical categories:

• Bipolar disorder
• ADHD
• Childhood psychiatric conditions
• Misdiagnosis (type of Medical misadventure)
• Misdiagnosis and bipolar disorder
• Misdiagnosis and ADHD
• Misdiagnosis and medication
• Misdiagnosis and behavioral disorder
• Underdiagnosed
• Underdiagnosed and bipolar disorder
• Underdiagnosed and behavioral problems
• Medication and bipolar disorder

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