Hypokalemia Induced Rhabdomyolysis and AKI

Authors

  • Raisul Islam Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh
  • Rakibul Hasan Registrar, Department of Medicine, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh
  • Ehsan Habib Assistant Registrar, Department of Medicine, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v15i4.83370

Keywords:

Hypokalemia, Creatinine Phosphokinase

Abstract

Hypokalemia is common in clinical practice. But severe hypokalemia can cause rhabdomyolysis followed by AKI. Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into circulation. Hypokalemia-induced rhabdomyolysis is a result of skeletal muscle hypoperfusion leading to ischemia. Acute kidney injury is a potential complication of severe rhabdomyolysis and it can be life-threatening.

KYAMC Journal Vol. 15, No. 04, January 2025: 199-200

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Published

2025-08-07

How to Cite

Islam, R., Hasan, R., & Habib, E. (2025). Hypokalemia Induced Rhabdomyolysis and AKI. KYAMC Journal, 15(4), 199–200. https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v15i4.83370

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2025)

Section

Case Reports

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