Low-intensity body building exercise induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report

Introduction Rhabdomyolysis is a severe and debilitating condition that promotes muscle breakdown and is a relatively rare, not always diagnosed cause of acute renal failure (ARF) with an 8–20% reported incidence. Exertional rhabdomyolysis only appears in adult patients 24–48 h after strenuous activities as military basic training, weight lifting, and marathon running. Case presentation A 30-year-old man was admitted to our department because of...