Case of Extreme Rhabdomyolysis After Exercise
Author Information
Author(s): Casares Pablo, Marull Jorge
Primary Institution: Department of Medicine, St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
Conclusion
The patient experienced the highest recorded creatine kinase levels due to exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis but was successfully treated with hydration alone.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a creatine kinase level of 1,454,952 UI, the highest reported in literature due to physical activity.
- After treatment, the patient's creatine kinase levels decreased significantly over four days.
- The patient was discharged with normal creatinine levels and monitored as an outpatient.
Takeaway
A man worked out really hard after not exercising for a long time and got very sick because of it, but he got better just by drinking a lot of water.
Methodology
The patient was treated with intravenous fluids and monitored for creatine kinase levels and renal function.
Limitations
This is a single case report, so broader conclusions cannot be drawn.
Participant Demographics
25-year-old Hispanic male.
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