Mania

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Epidemiology 3 Clinical-manifestations 4 Management 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

Etiology

• bipolar I disorder
• pharmacologic causes:

• glucocorticoids
• levodopa
• monoamine oxidase ( MAO) inhibitors
• sympathomimetics
• tricyclic antidepressants

• new onset in elderly

• cerebrovascular disease
• alcoholism
• head injury
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• multiple sclerosis

Epidemiology

• new onset mania uncommon in the elderly

Clinical-manifestations

• hyperexcitability
• euphoria
• hyperactivity
• generally present manifestations

• rapid thinking & speaking
• agitation
• decreased need for sleep
• marked increase in energy

• occasionally present manifestations

• hallucinations
• delusions

Management

• see bipolar disorder
• specific treatment for specific etiology

More General Terms

• sign/symptom

Additional Terms

• bipolar affective disorder

References

1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 829-39.
2. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004

mania (manic state)