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What Are The Symptoms Of Bi-polar Disorder In Children?

my daughter has a lot of behavior problems with her 13 year old son. hes always been that way. but now he is getting older he is hard to control.my daughter is under 5 feet tall, and he is very tall for his age.i just looked up bipolar sx and it really sounds like him. I guess the best thing would be to have a dr. check him, but should it be his ped.dr, or a specialist? my name is judi
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. A lot of children at 12-15 years age show abnormal behaviour like not following commands of parents, violent abusive episodes, throwing things, showing antisocial behaviour, use of foul language etc. Such behaviours can occur in Conduct Disorders, some other behaviour disorders and some times childhood onset bipolar disorders. Attention deficit disorders can also present with similar symptoms. To make a proper diagnosis visit to a Child Psychiatrist is needed. Behaviours like anger outbursts, hitting others, use of physical or verbal aggression on minor things, risk taking, doing things in rapid manner, poor need of sleep etc can occur in bipolar disorders. Please visit a doctor for help.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care.

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
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What Are The Symptoms Of Bi-polar Disorder In Children?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. A lot of children at 12-15 years age show abnormal behaviour like not following commands of parents, violent abusive episodes, throwing things, showing antisocial behaviour, use of foul language etc. Such behaviours can occur in Conduct Disorders, some other behaviour disorders and some times childhood onset bipolar disorders. Attention deficit disorders can also present with similar symptoms. To make a proper diagnosis visit to a Child Psychiatrist is needed. Behaviours like anger outbursts, hitting others, use of physical or verbal aggression on minor things, risk taking, doing things in rapid manner, poor need of sleep etc can occur in bipolar disorders. Please visit a doctor for help. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care. Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Consultant Psychiatrist.