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Glossary for Mania

Addington disease: An epidemic disease which resembles polio and was first recorded in South Africa. The range and severity of symptoms experienced is variable and the disease may persist from a week to 3 months in some cases.
Affective Disorders, Psychotic: A mental disorder involving mood disturbance and psychotic symptoms.
Amitriptyline toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Amoxapine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Amphetamine abuse: Use of the stimulant drugs known as amphetamines or "speed"
Anti-Social Personality Disorder: A psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavioral and social problems which often involves criminal behaviour.
Bipolar disorder: Cycles of mania and depression; commonly called "manic-depression".
Carolina Cherry Laurel poisoning: The Carolina cherry laurel is an evergreen tree which bears small white flowers and small green fruit which turns black when ripe. Most parts of the plant contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin which can cause symptoms if ingested. The plant is considered highly toxic and eating sufficient quantities can lead to death.
Cathinone poisoning: Cathinone comes from the leaves of the Khat plant which is native to eastern Africa. Cathinone is a stimulant as well as have pain killing, weight loss and neuromuscular effects. The psychoactive effects are usually utilized by chewing on the leaves of the plant but sometimes dried leaves are used.
Chemical addiction: Addiction to and abuse of various substances.
Chemical poisoning: Morbid condition caused by chemical.
Chemical poisoning - Gasoline: Gasoline is a chemical used as a fuel for combustion engines. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
Clomipramine Toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Cocaine abuse: Stimulant drug with various effects
Concentration difficulty: Reduced concentration ability or lack of concentration
Conduct Disorder: Behavioral disorder with antisocial behaviors
Cough headache: A variation on exertional vascular headache, felt only when coughing, sneezing, bending or straining (including during a bowel movement).
Cycad nut poisoning: The cycad nut contains a toxic chemical called cyasin which can be leeched out by soaking in water. The nuts are often used as a food source but it is important to leech out the toxic chemicals first. Eating nuts that still contain the toxin can cause serious symptoms. Cycad nuts may also increase the risk of developing liver cancer.
Cyclothymic disorder: This disorder is a mild form of bipolar II disorder consisting of recurrent mood disturbances between hypomania and dysthymic mood.
Decompression sickness: Condition from overly rapid decompression, especially when diving.
Delusions: Inappropriate or irrational beliefs.
Dementia: Various mental impairment conditions.
Desipramine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Detachment: Inappropriate loss of interest or involvement.
Doxepin toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Drug abuse: Addiction to any of various illicit drugs.
Dysbarism: A condition that occurs when there is a change in the surrounding pressure such as when scuba diving or moving to places of different altitudes. Dysbarism can occur when pressure increases or decreases and includes conditions such as decompression sickness, barotraumas, nitrogen narcosis, high pressure nervous system and atrial gas embolism.
Ecstasy abuse: Use of the illicit drug called ecstasy
Emotional stress: A condition which occurs when a person is under stress affecting their emotions
English Laurel poisoning: The English Laurel is an evergreen shrub with elongated spikes of flowers and white fruit with a black stone. The seeds, twigs and wilted leaves of the plant contain chemicals (cyanogenic glycoside, amygdalin) which are very poisonous and can cause death if eaten. The chemicals result in cyanide poisoning.
Euphoria: Extreme happiness or raised mood
Excitement: The sensation of increased anxiety and anticipation
Fire cherry poisoning: Fire cherry is a tree found mainly in the US. Ti bears round clusters of flowers and fruit with a large pit. The wilted leaves, stems and seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin which can be very poisonous if eaten. Severe cases of poisoning can result in death.
Gambling addiction: Addiction to gambling activities.
Ginseng overuse: Excessive use of ginseng can cause symptoms.
Graves Disease: is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism due to circulating autoantibodies. Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs) bind to and activate thyrotropin receptors, causing the thyroid gland to grow and the thyroid follicles to increase synthesis of thyroid hormone.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Hashimoto thyroiditis is characterized by the destruction of thyroid cells by various cell- and antibody-mediated immune processes. Patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis have antibodies to various thyroid antigens, the most frequently detected of which include antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), antithyroglobulin (anti-Tg), and, to a lesser extent, TSH receptor-blocking antibodies.
Hepatic encephalopathy syndrome: A rare syndrome involving the association of advanced liver disease and neurological problems.
Herbal Agent adverse reaction - Ginseng: Ginseng can be used as a herbal agent, usually in the form of a tea, to help combat stress. Some people may develop an adverse reaction to Ginseng.
Herbal Agent adverse reaction - Saw Palmetto: Saw palmetto can be used to assist with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The herbal agent can cause an adverse reaction in some people.
Herbal Agent overdose - Ginseng: Ginseng can be used as a herbal agent, usually in the form of a tea, to help combat stress. Excessive doses of ginseng can cause overdose symptoms - 3 to 15 g per day for a number of years can cause overdose symptoms.
Herbal Agent overdose - Wormwood: Wormwood can be used to treat worm infestations and as a sedative or hair tonic. The herbal agent contains chemicals which can cause various symptoms if excessive quantities are taken.
Hyacinth bean poisoning: Hyacinth bean is a vine which bears elongated spikes of purple, white or pink flowers. The plant originated in Africa and is often used as an ornamental plant. The seeds and seed pod contain cyanogenic glycoside which can cause poisoning if large quantities are eaten. The seeds can be eaten if they are boiled for a long period of time with frequent water changes.
Hyperactivity: Excessive action and lack of control.
Hyperthyroidism: Too much thyroid hormone production.
Hypomania: Hypomania is described as a mood state characterized by persistent and pervasive elevated or irritable mood, and thoughts and behaviors that are consistent with such a mood state. It is distinguished from mania by the absence of psychotic symptoms and by its lower degree of impact on functioning.
Imipramine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Inattention: Lack of attention or reduced attention span.
Indian Tobacco poisoning: The Indian Tobacco plant contains alkaloids such as lobeline which can result in similar effects to nicotine. The plant is sometimes used in herbal preparations which is usually how poisoning occurs.
Insomnia: Insomnia is defined as repeated difficulty with the initiation, duration, maintenance, or quality of sleep that occurs despite adequate time and opportunity for sleep that results in some form of daytime impairment.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Episodes of explosively aggressive behavior
Japanese pagoda tree poisoning: A deciduous tree which bears clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers. The plant originated in China and is often used as an ornamental tree. The seeds contain a chemical which can cause symptoms if eaten. The seeds are considered to have a low level of toxicity.
Kleptomania: Intense urge to steal. Usually kleptomaniacs have a near relative who suffers from a substance abuse disorder.
Lamotrigine - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Lamotrigine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Lead poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to lead.
Lidocaine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Lithium toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Lobelia poisoning: Lobelia is a herbaceous plant which bears elongated shafts of small blue, white or red flowers. The plant contains alkaloids such as lobeline which can result in similar effects to nicotine. The plant is sometimes used in herbal preparations which is usually how poisoning occurs.
Loquat poisoning: Loquat is a shrubby plant which bears clusters of small white flowers and largish yellow fleshy fruit. The plant is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. The kernel from inside the seeds contains a chemical called cyanogenic glycoside which can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities. The fruit from the plant is actually safe to eat but the seeds should be avoided.
Lupus: Autoimmune disease with numerous effects on various organs and linings.
Magnesium Overdose: Intake of increased amount of magnesium (generally unintentional), usually by taking magnesium-containing medications such as laxatives or antacids.
Major affective disorder 1: A mental disorder caused by a genetic defect that occurs on chromosome 18p.
Major affective disorder 2: A mental disorder caused by a genetic defect that occurs on chromosome Xq28.
Mania: Inappropriate euphoric mood
Marchiafava-Bignami disease: A progressive syndrome associated with alcohol abuse and/or nutritional disorder. It is characterized by fits, stupor, dementia and coma.
Marijuana abuse: Illicit depressant/hallucinogenic drug
Migraine: Chronic recurring headaches with or without a preceding aura.
Multi-Infarct Dementia: Dementia due to brain blood clots and strokes.
Ménière's disease: Ear fluid disorder causing balance problems.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A personality disorder that is characterised by a lack of social apathy and personal grandiosity
Nortriptyline toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Organic mood syndrome: Persistant mood changes due to physical causes such as a chemical imbalance rather than psychiatric causes. The duration and severity of the condition is determined by the nature and location of the cause.
Paraphilias: A psychiatric disorder that is characterised by sexual urges and inappropriate sexual behaviour
Personality disorders: A group of psychiatric disorders that are characterised but abnormal dysfunctional personalities
Protriptyline toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Psychiatric disorders: Any condition that affects ones mind
Psychological disorders: Any condition that affects ones mind
Psychosis: Mental loss of connection with reality
Pyromania: Compulsive arson and fire starting behavior disorder
Rabies: An infectious disease that can affect any mammal including humans and is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. The infectious agent is the Neurotropic lyssavirus which affects the salivary gland and also causes neurological symptoms.
Ritalin overdose: Ritalin is a prescription drug used to treat ADHD. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases.
Schizoaffective disorder: A psychiatric condition in which symptoms of a mood disorder occur with prominent psychotic symptoms
Schizophrenia: Psychiatric disorder with delusional beliefs and hallucinations.
St. Anthony's fire: Very painful burning sensation in the arms and legs caused by excessive exposure to ergotamines. Ergotamines are produced by particular fungi. It is also a drug used for such things as migraine controls and to induce abortions. Ergotamines result in the constriction of blood vessels which can result in tissue death (gangrene) and is also toxic to nerves.
Substance induced mood disorder: A substance induced mood disorder is characterized by depressions or manic episodes which develop during either a time when the person is taking a medication which causes the depression or the manic symptoms, a time when the person is intoxicated by a drug ,a time when the person is withdrawing from an intoxicating drug.
Tolterodine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Tranquilizer withdrawal: Symptoms that occur when tranquilzer use is discontinued or reduced. Symptoms may vary depending on the level of dependence. Tranquilizers includes benzodiazepines such as valium, rohypnol and serepax.
Trimipramine toxicity: The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A deficiency of Vitamin B12 primarily causes anemias the body is unable to make sufficient quantities of normal red blood cells. Severe cases can lead to permanent nervous system problems. The vitamin B12 deficiency can result from absorption problems, insufficient dietary intake, certain medications (e.g. metformin), inherited conditions (e.g. transcobalamin deficiency) and certain chronic parasitic intestinal infestations.
Wild Lima bean poisoning: Wild Lima beans are a legume similar to the common lima beans which are considered safe to eat. The wild lima contains much higher levels of a chemical called cyanogen than the common lima bean. The cyanogen can cause symptoms and if sufficient quantities are eaten, death can result. Some people are so sensitive to cyanogen that eating even the relatively safe common lima bean may result in symptoms though usually they are not severe. Cooking destroys the toxic chemical in lima beans. Raw lima bean sprouts should be avoided.
Wilson's Disease: Wilson disease, or hepatolenticular degeneration, is a neurodegenerative disease of copper metabolism.
Wolfram's disease: A condition that is inherited and consists of multiple symptoms