Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a frequent comorbidity in pediatric epilepsy. Although sleep problems are commonly reported in both children with primary ADHD and epilepsy, those with epilepsy-ADHD comorbidity have not been well studied. This article outlines the research findings of a recent study which investigated the effect of comorbid ADHD on sleep quality in pediatric epileptic patients. Several reports have established a link between childhood epilepsy and an elevated risk of ADHD.
However, the relationship between epilepsy and ADHD is complex and poorly understood. Previous epidemiological studies have shown significantly more inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity in children with epilepsy compared to controls. Studies in pediatric epilepsy have found a 2.5 to 5.5-fold-increased risk of ADHD compared to healthy controls A recent study has also revealed…
