Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology

The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (대한임상신경생리학회)
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A Case of Intractable Hiccups Associated with High Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone in a Patient with Third Nerve Palsy

동안신경마비 환자에서 고용량 메칠프레드니솔론 정주 후 발생한 난치성 딸꾹질 1예

  • Na, Sang-Jun (Department of Neurology, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yum, Kyu Sun (Department of Neurology, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Kee Ook (Department of Neurology, Konyang University College of Medicine)
  • 나상준 (건양대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실) ;
  • 염규선 (건양대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실) ;
  • 이기욱 (건양대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실)
  • Received : 2008.05.22
  • Accepted : 2008.06.09
  • Published : 2008.06.30
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Abstract

The etiology of intractable hiccups is most commonly idiopathic. However, they are occasionally associated with some underlying disorders including gastro-esophageal reflux disease. There are a few previous reports describing the association of intractable hiccups with high dose corticosteroid. We experienced an unusual case of intractable hiccups following a high dose intravenous methylprednisolone therapy in a patient with right third nerve palsy. Since methylprednisolone is commonly used in various neurological problems, physicians should be aware of its possible side effect including intractable hiccups.

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