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Can a person have bipolar disorder along with autoimmune hypothyroidism? symptoms of both can be distinguished?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: Stabilize the thyroid condition is straightforward. If normalized, then deal with bipolar.

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Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Carlos Barrios answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Absolutely!: Any psychiatric disorder is possible with exceedingly low thyroid function. The best way to tease this apart is for three physicians to collaborate: primary care physician, endocrinologist, and psychiatrist. Take care.

Answered 8/15/2014

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