A Rare Case of Hypothyroidism-Induced Rhabdomyolysis.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2023
Abstract
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition caused by muscle breakdown. It can be usually associated with pain, weakness, and elevated creatinine kinase levels on laboratory testing. There are various triggers, some of which can include trauma, dehydration, infections, and, as in this case, autoimmune disorders. Here, we present a case of a patient with worsening muscle pain who was found to have elevated creatinine kinase levels and undiagnosed hypothyroidism, with symptoms improving with intravenous hydration and thyroid supplementation.
Volume
15
Issue
4
First Page
37211
Last Page
37211
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Syed, O. Z., Ahmed, K., Algohiny, A., Mohammed, E., Iskander, P. A., Klamp, D., & Nasr, S. (2023). A Rare Case of Hypothyroidism-Induced Rhabdomyolysis. Cureus, 15(4), e37211. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37211
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37159771
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article