%0 Journal Article
%T Epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence in Different Regions, Causes, Risk Factors, and Management
%A Hassan T. E. Mohamed
%A Ahmed O. Z. Alanazi
%A Taleb M. M. Alshammari
%A Ahmed N. M. Alshammari
%A Omar M. L. Alenezi
%A Weal A. O. Alruwili
%A Saif K. F. Almatrafi
%J International Journal of Pharmaceutical And Phytopharmacological Research
%@ 2250-1029
%D 2020
%V 10
%N 6
%P 92-99
%X Background: Epilepsy is the most prevalent neurological condition and is one of the most prevalent non-infectious diseases in the world. It has been reported that epilepsy is the commonest disorder encountered in most pediatric neurology clinics in the developing world. Objective: Is to identify prevalence in different regions, causes, risk factors, and management of epilepsy among Saudi children. Method: This is a systematic review including PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO that by examining randomized trials, uses the following terms in different combinations: epilepsy, prevalence, causes, risk factors, and treatment of epilepsy amongst Saudi children. Results: The review included 9 randomized studies that identified prevalence in different regions, causes, risk factors, and treatment of epilepsy amongst Saudi children. Conclusion: High prevalence of epilepsy in infants and children was observed in Saudi Arabia. Family History and consanguinity among parents are well-identified risk factors in KSA
%U https://eijppr.com/article/epilepsy-in-saudi-arabia-prevalence-in-different-regions-causes-risk-factors-and-management