Bipolar and eating disorders

Susan McElroy, M.D., a professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, looks at data from studies about the relationship between obesity and bipolar disorder.

The National Comorbidity Replication Study clearly highlights the prevalence of eating disorders in those with bipolar disorder. Another report indicated that Bipolar disorder had the highest odds ratio of all psychiatric disorders studied in patients with obesity. It is also noted that a great deal more investigation is needed.

This article, Bipolar Disorder and Its Comorbidities, is available through Medscape (subscription required).