Unaccustomed exertion and opiate consumption leading to acute renal failure in a healthy male
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Medicine (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2014-05-01
Authors : Monica Gupta; Mandip Bhatia;
Page : 34-36
Keywords : Rhabdomyolysis; Acute renal failure; Opium consumption;
Abstract
A 38 year old male presented with stupor and acute renal failure (ARF) following opium consumption and a protracted excursion on foot to a holy shrine situated at altitude of 4329 m above sea level. The finding of dark colored urine, myoglobinuria and a markedly elevated serum creatinine phosphokinase level supported the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis. The patient had a rapid and complete recovery following fluid resuscitation and haemodialysis.
Other Latest Articles
- A study of visual evoked potentials and effect of relaxation technique in patients with migraine
- Association between serum paraoxonase and plasma nitric oxide in pre-eclampsia
- Determination of phenotypic expression of the fimbriae and hemolysin of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC)
- Anemia: a non-communicable disease, its prevalence in adult patients of Telangana region of South India; a semi-urban tertiary care teaching hospital study
- Nutrition therapy in critically ill elderly patients
Last modified: 2014-06-17 23:14:35