Hydrocortisone‐Induced Convulsions

Abstract

Glucocorticoids may indirectly cause convulsions by the induction of electrolytes abnormalities, severe hypertension, or severe hyperglycemia. These agents may rarely cause convulsions by a direct toxicity to the central nervous system (CNS). We describe a 23‐yr‐old patient with Crohn's disease in whom generalized convulsions developed on two occasions while receiving intravenous hydrocortisone.

Keywords :

• Hydrocortisone
• Glucocorticoids
• Convulsions
• Crohn's disease