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Ketamine Infusion for Bipolar Disorder Treatment
According to prevalence estimates, bipolar disorder has an impact on about 6 million American adults each year. Over 40 percent of people who have the condition did not get a mental health diagnosis nor had any kind of contact with the mental health care system in the past year. If you or someone close to you is affected by this illness, Lone Star Infusion in Houston can assist.
We have experienced Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist doctors offering individualized bipolar treatment in Houston with customized ketamine infusion therapy to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life. Call or book an appointment online today. That’s how you can take the first steps towards a healthy and enjoyable future.
Ketamine and Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects your mood, energy, and thinking. While everyone experiences mood changes occasionally, bipolar disorder causes extreme shifts in mood that can interfere with daily life, sleep, energy levels, and the ability to carry out normal activities.
Bipolar disorder is classified into several types based on the severity and duration of symptoms, which may include:
- Manic episodes: feelings of euphoria and heightened energy
- Depressive episodes: intense sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, and low energy
- Changes in sleep patterns and appetite
Risk factors include a family history of bipolar disorder and differences in the brain’s chemical makeup.
How is Bipolar Disorder treated?
At Lone Star Infusion, our Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist team uses ketamine infusion therapy as a safe, effective option for managing bipolar disorder symptoms.
Traditional treatments, including medication and talk therapy, can be effective for some patients but may not work for everyone. Medications can also have side effects such as weight gain, restlessness, or tremors.
Ketamine therapy works differently, stimulating healthy brain function and often providing rapid relief from mood swings and depressive symptoms.
What to Expect During Ketamine Infusion Therapy ?
If ketamine infusion therapy is determined to be right for you, treatment typically begins with a series of six low-dose infusions. Each session lasts approximately one hour, including:
- 40 minutes of infusion while you relax
- 20 minutes of recovery
During the infusion, some patients may experience mild visual changes or a floating sensation, which generally wear off quickly.
Our team follows best practice standards and monitors you closely to ensure safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
Many patients notice significant symptom relief within a few hours to two days after their infusion. Maintenance or booster infusions may be recommended depending on your response and the severity of your symptoms.
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To learn more about how ketamine infusion therapy can help manage bipolar disorder, call Lone Star Infusion or schedule an appointment online today.