What causes symptoms of excessive flatulence or gas? Signs and symptoms of excessive flatulence are increased passage of gas, and abdominal bloating or pain, and belching. Embarrassment can be caused by the increased passage of flatus or the often-offensive odor it causes. Gas: Everyone passes gas (flatulate) normally each day.
Bipolar Disorder is a disease of the brain (as is Schizophrenia). Table Contents: Additional Information on the Disease Process of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Written by: Dr. E. Fuller Torrey (Note: moodswing.org has added the photos and some of the more recent medical research references in this article).
Age. Bipolar disorder usually first occurs between the ages of 15 - 30 years, with an average age of onset at 25 years. However, bipolar disorder can affect people of all ages, including children. Bipolar disorder that occurs late in life often accompanies medical and neurological problems (particularly cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke). It is less likely to be associated with a family history of the disorder than earlier-onset bipolar disorder.