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October 10, 2025Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

From Gym to ICU: A Case of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis‐Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Healthy Young Athlete

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Case study highlights the risk of acute kidney injury from exertional rhabdomyolysis in athletes, indicating the need for hydration and monitoring.

Acute kidney injury can develop rapidly, requiring dialysis after exertional rhabdomyolysis.
Hydration and electrolyte monitoring are crucial to prevent severe complications.
Clinicians should consider rhabdomyolysis in athletes showing symptoms like myalgia and dark urine.
Delayed treatment increases the risk of severe outcomes, highlighting the necessity of prompt intervention.

Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case study highlights the risk of acute kidney injury from exertional rhabdomyolysis in athletes, indicating the need for hydration and monitoring.