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KMID : 1007420070050010030
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Mood and Emotion
2007 Volume.5 No. 1 p.30 ~ p.33
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Medical Comorbidity in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Retrospective Chart Review
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Jon Duk-In
Seok Jeong-Ho
Choi Kang
Yoon Hyung-Jun
Cho Hyun-Sang
Kim Se-Joo
Lee Eun
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Abstract
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Objectives：Little is known about medical comorbidity in bipolar disorder in Korea. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of medical illnesses in bipolar inpatients and the relationship between medical comorbidities and clinical characteristics.
Methods：Bipolar patients (n=584) admitted to four training hospitals between 2001 and 2005 were retrospectively investigated. Clinical data, laboratory results, and the presence of medical illnesses were obtained.
Results：The most prevalent medical illnesses were cardiovascular diseases (5.8%), thyroid diseases (2.4%), liver diseases (1.9%), and diseases of the central nervous system (1.5%). The most common laboratory abnormalities were anemia, increased AST, hypoalbuminemia, hypoproteinemia, and leukocytosis.
Conclusion：Comorbid medical illnesses are common in bipolar patients. Systematic medical evaluation and treatment should be needed for these patients.
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KEYWORD
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Bipolar disorder, Medical comorbidity
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