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Sleeplessness, Irritability. Has Stage Four Liver Disease. Diagnosed Mania. Explain

My husband was told yesterday when I took him to the hospital that he has mania, just what is that? I took him to th hospital because he was out of control and had not slept for thee days and nights and he was doing all sots of crazy things and was most irratable. I could not stand it any more. He is also in stage four liver disease.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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welcome to Healthcare Magic.

From the information it appear that your husband is suffering from bipolar disorder (Mood disorder). In Bipolar disorder patient has both manic and depression episode.

In Manic episode common symptoms are: over cheerfulness, anger, irritability, increase energy and decrease need for sleep.

It is a chronic and severe illness and treated by psychiatrist on urgent basis. Medicines like mood stabilizers are primary mode of treatment for this illness.

Wish you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Sleeplessness, Irritability. Has Stage Four Liver Disease. Diagnosed Mania. Explain

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. From the information it appear that your husband is suffering from bipolar disorder (Mood disorder). In Bipolar disorder patient has both manic and depression episode. In Manic episode common symptoms are: over cheerfulness, anger, irritability, increase energy and decrease need for sleep. It is a chronic and severe illness and treated by psychiatrist on urgent basis. Medicines like mood stabilizers are primary mode of treatment for this illness. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com