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Dealing with complications is crucial in the management of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). We describe a case of rhabdomyolysis in SCI without apparent soft tissue injury, presenting with nausea and vomiting as chief complaints. Given that gastrointestinal discomfort is common in SCI, this
Five patients who had injected intravenous (i.v.) phenmetrazine or methamphetamine developed marked prostration resembling septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuria, and azotemia. Soon after injection, four noted chills, fever, sweats, nausea, and
Epidural steroid injection is a very common intervention in the treatment of low back pain and sciatic symptoms. The most common complication for epidural steroid injection is transient headache with or without identifiable dural puncture. Other complications have also been reported, including
Hypoparathyroidism is the most common cause of symmetric calcification of the basal ganglia. Herein, a case of primary hypoparathyroidism with severe tetany, rhabdomyolysis, and acute kidney injury is presented. A 26-year-old male was admitted to the emergency clinic with leg pain and cramps,
A case of rhabdomyolysis is described, with onset following three intramuscular injections of loxapine and one injection of benztropine over a 7-hour period. The possible additive effects of intramuscular drug administration and psychotic episode-associated increased muscle membrane permeability are
BACKGROUND
Lamotrigine is an effective anticonvulsant drug that has also been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis after intentional overdose in a woman aged 48.
METHODS
A 48-year-old female presented to the emergency department after
Acute abdomen is a common presentation to the emergency department (ED), accounting for 5% to 10% of ED visits. Of these, 10% require surgery, and 25% go undiagnosed. Usually, most of the cases of undiagnosed abdominal pain are in young women with pelvic etiologies, although occasionally, unusual
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a condition of severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, accompanied by dehydration, electrolyte derangement and lack of nutrition. We describe a 26-year-old woman pregnant at 29 weeks of gestation, complaining about muscle pain and difficulties standing up after
BACKGROUND
Ziconotide is an intrathecally administered nonopioid analgesic for the treatment of severe chronic pain. Previous reports have noted rhabdomyolysis in patients receiving ziconotide during the initial single-shot trial or due to concurrent medical problems. We present a case of an acute
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of rhabdomyolysis possibly caused by interaction of ticagrelor with high-dose atorvastatin.
CONCLUSIONS
A 62-year-old woman originally from India underwent uncomplicated percutaneous coronary intervention following ST-elevation myocardial infarction. The patient was
A 22-year-old man developed transient unconsciousness during running. He developed fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and general fatigue. Next day, he was admitted to National Hospital Nayoro because of high serum CK level of 13,610U/l. Biochemical analyses revealed elevated serum myoglobin,
BACKGROUND
Hyponatremia associated with rhabdomyolysis is a rare event and a correct diagnostic approach is required to rule out this or other diseases as a primary cause and to avoid other complications resulting from a lack of appropriate treatment.
METHODS
A 64-year-old Caucasian woman presented
Tricholoma equestre (hereinafter - T. equestre) is a common edible fungus that is considered to be toxic under certain conditions. Here, we report four cases of acute poisoning caused by T. equestre, including one lethal outcome in Lithuania between 2004 and 2013. In the severe case, fatigue, nausea
Excessive ingestion of caffeine-containing beverages is a rare cause of rhabdomyolysis. Here, we describe the case of a 44-year-old woman presented with nausea, vomiting, palpitations, and tea-colored urine 6 h after drinking a liter of black coffee containing approximately 565 mg of caffeine for
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure associated with gemfibrozil monotherapy of hyperlipidemia.
METHODS
A 30-year-old white man with hypertension, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia was hospitalized due to myalgias, nausea, and vomiting that began after he