Abstract:
Objective: To study the distribution of comorbid conditions among epilepsy
patients of different age groups and to evaluate their statistical significance.Methods: The study
included 103 patients diagnosed with epilepsy. Participants were divided into two age groups: 18
44 years (n=69) and 45–59 years (n=34). Comorbid conditions were analyzed in three categories:
cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, and gastrointestinal disturbances. The t-test was
used for statistical analysis.
Results: The frequency of cardiovascular diseases was 13.0% in the younger group and
47.1% in the older group (p<0.001). Endocrine disorders were observed in 21.7% and 52.9% of
patients, respectively (p<0.01), while gastrointestinal disturbances were found in 36.2% and
64.7% of cases (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Older patients with epilepsy show a significantly higher frequency of all types
of comorbid conditions, underscoring the need for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary
approach to treatment.
