Rhabdomyolysis induced acute kidney injury following physical exertion and severe hypercalcaemia in recovery phase-a case report

Authors

  • Azizun Nessa Trainee in FCPS (Nephrology), AFMI, Dhaka
  • Md Fazlul Hoque Chief Physician and Nephrologist,CMH Dhaka
  • Md Amzad H Fakir Adviser Spl in medicine and Nephrologist, CMH Dhaka
  • AKM Mijanur Rahman Graded Med Spl, and Nephrologist, CMH Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jafmc.v9i2.21849

Keywords:

Acute Kidney Injury, Rhabdomyolysis, Haemodialysis, Hypercalcaemia

Abstract

In military profession, acute kidney injury (AKI) due to rhabdomyolysis is not uncommon because of its nature of job. This life threatening condition needs early aggressive management in a specialized centre to restore normal renal function. Here we report a case of rhabdomyolysis due to physical exertion who developed acute kidney injury and required haemodialysis. Patient developed hypercalcaemia in his recovery phase which was successfully managed.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jafmc.v9i2.21849

Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.9(2) 2013

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Published

2015-02-02

How to Cite

Nessa, A., Hoque, M. F., Fakir, M. A. H., & Rahman, A. M. (2015). Rhabdomyolysis induced acute kidney injury following physical exertion and severe hypercalcaemia in recovery phase-a case report. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College, Bangladesh, 9(2), 107–111. https://doi.org/10.3329/jafmc.v9i2.21849

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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