Behçet Üveitli Bir Olguda Oral Metilprednisolon Tedavisine Bağlı İnatçı Hıçkırık

Corticosteroids are one of the most important drug groups that are used to treat uveitis. Topical, systemic, or periocular administration\udof these agents vary according to the location and severity of inflammation. Systemic steroids may cause short-term side effects including\udappetite and behavior changes, flushing, water retention, or long-term side effects including osteoporosis, myopathy, hypertension, Cushing\udsyndrome, cataract, and glaucoma. In this study, we report a patient with Behçet’s uveitis who developed persistent hiccups due to the systemic\udmethylprednisolone treatment. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 471-3