Health Tips for January 28

Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder causes major mood swings, ranging from depression to manic (elevated) mood.

The Journal of the American Medical Association says the following symptoms may indicate bipolar disorder:

Manic phase:

• Unusually elevated mood.
• Anger or irritability.
• Speaking and thinking quickly.
• Rapidly jumping from topic to topic.
• Engaging in high-risk behaviors and making poor choices.
• Not feeling the need to sleep much.

Depressive phase:

• Feeling very sad and down, without interest in things you once enjoyed.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, hopeless or crying.
• Abrupt changes in your weight.
• Abusing drugs.
• Having thoughts about suicide

Health Tip: Possible Complications of Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood doesn't properly clot, so stopping bleeding becomes more difficult.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says possible complications of hemophilia include:

• Swelling in the joints that may lead to pain and swelling in nearby muscles.
• Possible brain damage from bleeding inside the brain or head.
• Damage to internal organs.
• Death from uncontrolled bleeding or bleeding that causes damage to vital organs.