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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(3):p 87-89, July-September 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.7
Case Report
Muscle Injury Due to Vigorous Heavy Weightlifting
Manas Mitra, Bhumika Rajpal, Anita Rajpal, Kishalay Datta
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(3):p 87-89, July-September 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.7
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Mitra M, Rajpal B, Rawat A, et al. Muscle Injury Due to Vigorous Heavy Weightlifting. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(3):87–9.Timeline
Received : March 25, 2023
Accepted : April 28, 2023
Published : May 09, 2023
Abstract
Rhabdomyolysis is a life threatening condition with various end organ damage like acute kidney injury, disseminated intravascular coagulation and others. In this case report, we discuss a patient who presented to the Emergency department after developing severe right gluteal and lower limb pain after having a weightlifting session, the diagnosis and management.
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Mitra M, Rajpal B, Rawat A, et al. Muscle Injury Due to Vigorous Heavy Weightlifting. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(3):87–9.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2023 | April 28, 2023 | May 09, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9323.7
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| Received | March 25, 2023 |
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| Published | May 09, 2023 |
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