Mania

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

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.

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