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How should schizophrenia and bipolar be diagnosed by a doctor?
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Evaluation: The doctor must first rule out any possible medical causes of the symptoms. A psychiatric evaluation is then needed to properly diagnose. There are different types of schizophrenia as well as bipolar disorder. In general terms, schizophrenia is more of a thought disorder (hallucinations, paranoia, delusions) where bipolar has the presence of manic (i.e. Euphoric, grandiosity, irritability) episodes.
Answered 5/12/2016
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