Bipolar disorder is not an easy illness to detect. The patient may suffer for years before being diagnosed and treated. Bipolar disorder can have many consequences, some of which can lead to damaged relationships, poor performance at work or school, or even suicide. Although this long-term condition can cause many problems in patients, proper treatment can enable the patient to lead a full and productive life. Bipolar disorder is a brain disease caused by an underlying problem in specific brain circuits and the balance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Doctors have imaging tools such as (FMRI) which stands for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and (PET) which stands for Positron Magnetic Resonance which allows doctors to take pictures of the working brain of the patient with this disease. MRI studies have shown that the brains of patients with mental disorders are different from those of a healthy person. The brains of children with bipolar disorder show that their brains are about the same as those of children with multidimensional deficiency, a disorder whose symptoms overlap with those of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also very rare for children to develop the condition, although some children call this condition early-onset bipolar disorder. Children with this condition tend to have more severe mood swings than adults with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as a manic-depressive illness that causes unusual changes in mood, energy, and ability to complete daily tasks. These symptoms can be very serious. This disorder develops either in early adulthood or late adolescence; sometimes their first symptoms can occur during a person's childhood, some develop their symptoms...... middle of paper ......e or they may still end up with a successful career, relationships satisfying and a happy family life. By treating this disorder correctly and having coping skills, the patient can learn to manage their symptoms well with the help of those around them who love them. Works Cited “Bipolar Disorder”. National Institutes of Mental Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Internet. November 27, 2013. “Bipolar Disorder.” MedlinePlus. U.S. Department of Mental Health and Health Services. Internet. November 27, 2013. “Bipolar Disorder Health Center” WebMD.Health Solutions. Internet. November 27, 2013 “Bipolar disorder in adults”. National Institute of Mental Health. National Institutes of Health. Internet. November 27. 2013. “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents.” » National Institutes of Mental Health. US Department of Health and Human Services. Internet. November 27. 2013