Acute alcoholic myopathy, rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure: a case report.
A case of middle aged male who developed swelling and weakness of muscles in the lower limbs following a heavy binge of alcohol is being reported. He had myoglobinuria and developed acute renal failure for which he was dialyzed. Acute alcoholic myopathy is not a well recognized condition and should be considered in any intoxicated patient who presents with muscle tenderness and weakness.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
Sharma
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Sharma
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Sud
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Wanchu
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Bambery
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D020269:Alcoholic Neuropathy / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D009212:Myoglobinuria / Q000139:chemically induced; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*