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Hitekshya Nepal1, Mukul Bhattarai2, Erie T Agustin1
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL, USA.
Psychiatry Investigation
|February 12, 2015
Summary
Bariatric surgery can lead to rare complications like primary mania. This case report details a patient who developed mania post-surgery and responded to mood stabilizers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Complications
- Surgical Outcomes
- Neuropsychiatry
Background:
- Obesity is a significant public health issue.
- Bariatric surgery offers durable weight loss but carries risks.
- Post-surgical neuropsychiatric disorders are increasingly reported.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first case of primary mania following bariatric surgery.
- To highlight unusual psychological complications after bariatric procedures.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 57-year-old female patient.
- Review of medical and psychological outcomes post-bariatric surgery.
Main Results:
- The patient developed primary mania two months after bariatric surgery.
- Initial treatment with antipsychotics followed by mood stabilizers was effective.
Conclusions:
- Primary mania is a rare but possible complication of bariatric surgery.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patient recovery.
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