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Muscle cell membrane damage by very low serum sodium

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : The Pan African Medical Journal

Source : The Pan African Medical Journal, 2009 Nov 12;3:14.

Url : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21532723/

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : Gastroenterology

Year : 2010

Abstract : A 63-year-old male was admitted with complaints of upper gastrointestinal symptoms with fatigue and myalgia. Investigations revealed severe hyponatremia with elevated creatine phosphokinase levels. Following further workup, it was diagnosed as a case of hyponatremia induced rhabdomyolysis. Because of prompt correction of hyponatremia, his renal function was preserved and myoglobinuria induced renal failure was avoided. The importance of early recognition of this potentially dangerous condition is emphasized.

Cite this Research Publication : Varghese J, Balakrishnan V, Sadasivan S, Nair P, Narayanan V. A., "Muscle cell membrane damage by very low serum sodium", The Pan African Medical Journal, 2009 Nov 12;3:14.

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