Unaccustomed exertion and opiate consumption leading to acute renal failure in a healthy male.
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2014-05
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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.
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Rhabdomyolysis, Acute renal failure, Opium consumption
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Gupta Monica, Bhatia Mandip. Unaccustomed exertion and opiate consumption leading to acute renal failure in a healthy male. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2014 May 1(1): 34-36.