Rhabdomyolysis due to Acute Alcohol Intoxication

A 27-year-old male was admitted with pain, swelling and weakness of bilateral lower limbs since 5 days associated with passage of high coloured urine and decreased urine output. He reported alcohol binge of country-made Indian whiskey (around 600 ml) a day prior to onset of symptoms. There was no history of trauma, drug intake or any form of physical exertion before onset of symptoms. He was managed at a local hospital with intravenous fluids before presentation to our institute. Physical examination showed stable vitals with bilateral lower limb tenderness, pitting edema up to calf region and restriction of movements in both knee joints.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communication to the Editor Source Type: research