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How do you test for bipolar disorder in a child?
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BIPOLAR DISORDER: Suspect bipolar disorder in a child if he wants mostly isolation, depressed mood with occasional crying spells and then you see him happy again , elated mood with laughing episodes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Bipolar: Thorough evaluation to include personal & family history, presenting symptoms, past medical & psychiatric history, school functioning, mental status exam, and battery of testing to rule in/rule out mood disorders.
Answered 4/22/2019
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Testing: Your child will need to have a comprehensive history taking, physical exam, and specific psychological testing that will help in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. There may be other disorders that are present and can be established during this evaluation.
Answered 4/22/2019
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