Mania
Medical Review
Overview of Mania
Mania is a condition where the person will have distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently goal-directed behavior or energy, lasting for at least one week and take place most of the day
Signs and Symptoms of Mania
Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, Decreased need for sleep, More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking, Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing, Attention is easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant items, Psychomotor agitation, Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences
Common Causes of Mania
Biological differences, Genetics factor
Risk Factors of Mania
Having a first-degree relative (Family History), Periods of high stress such as the death of a loved one or other traumatic event, Drug or alcohol abuse, Low socioeconomic status
Investigation Techniques for Mania
Full blood count, Urine toxicology, MRI, CT Scan, Liver function test, Electroencephalogram
Treatment and Prevention of Mania
Mood stabilizers, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Psychosocial interventions, Electroconvulsive therapy
Available Mania Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.



