Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016

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Sat, 30 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a brother who has times of depression and anger which his wife says are getting worse where should we refer him to t
in Brisbane Australia

I have been told by a friend that it may be Aspergers disorder???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it can be bipolar disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Frequent episodes of depression and anger suggest possibility of bipolar disorder.
Asperger disorder at age of 68 is unlikely.
He should be evaluated by a psychiatrist.

I am posting links to find psychiatrist in Brisbane or you can ask your family doctor to refer him to a psychiatrist.

https://healthengine.com.au/find/Psychiatrist/Brisbane/

https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/Psych-Search-Result.aspx?st=location&s=BRISBANE,%204000%20%E2%80%93%20QLD&nl=10km&ppa=Bipolar%20disorder&pop=Adult&gen=Male,Female

To help you further I need more information.

- Since when he has such problem?

- Please narrate symptoms in brief.

- Has he never taken treatment for this?

- Does he have any physical illness like blood pressure or diabetes?

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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