title: Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.
abstract: We report the case of a 34 year-old man who developed exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis after unaccustomed high-intensity exercise. Subclinical rhabdomyolysis is common after heavy exercise, yet it is uncommon for patients to seek medical advice. The presentation is variable and despite potentially life-threatening complications the diagnosis may be easily missed by patients and healthcare professionals. A high-index of suspicion is critical to avoid missing the diagnosis. We summarise the current knowledge, clinical course, complications and management of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.
authors.affiliation: General Medicine, North Shore Hospital, Auckland.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hutton
authors.affiliation: General Medicine, North Shore Hospital, Auckland.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wellington
authors.affiliation: Diabetes Centre, North Shore Hospital (WDHB), Auckland.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors