Some Causes of Mania
Some Causes of Mania
Condition |
Examples |
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Brain and nervous system disorders |
Seizures that affect the temporal lobe (complex partial seizures) |
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Connective tissue disorders |
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) |
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Infections |
Encephalitis due to certain viral infections Syphilis (late stage) |
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Hormonal disorders |
High levels of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) |
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Drugs |
Certain antidepressants (including tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors) Bromocriptine Corticosteroids Levodopa |