scholarly journals Rhabdomyolysis After Implementing Whole-Body Electromyostimulation: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Najla Waleed Alaraifi ◽  
Basem Mohammed Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Electric Stimulation Therapy ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Personal Trainer ◽  
Electrical Impulses ◽  
Voluntary Contractions

Whole-body electromyostimulation is a new approach used to achieve weight loss and build muscles by activating different muscles groups through voluntary contractions generated by electrical impulses. This alternative approach is operated by a certified personal trainer, regulating the intensity of the electrical impulses to aid the muscular system to contract. Unaccustomed use of this technique leads to muscle destruction and a rise in creatine kinase level. A 25-year-old female began this therapy and experienced right flank tenderness associated with elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels. An impression of Rhabdomyolysis in the Emergency Department was given, followed by intravenous (IV) fluid administration. The patient consequently improved and was discharged with instructions. The study was projected to spread awareness regarding Whole-body electromyostimulation, which is tremendously promoted in Bahrain. This therapy may aid in client monitoring and improve the prognosis. Keywords: Adult; Electric stimulation therapy; Muscle; Musculoskeletal physiological phenomena; Rhabdomyolysis; Weight loss

scholarly journals A rare form of dermatomyositis associated with muscle weakness and normal creatine kinase level

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. e232260
Author(s):  
Christopher Kwan ◽  
Suzana Milosevic ◽  
Helen Benham ◽  
Ian A Scott
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Oral Prednisolone ◽  
Amyopathic Dermatomyositis ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Skin Changes

We present a case study of a 61-year-old Vietnamese woman who presents with features of dermatomyositis (DM), including Gottron’s papules, heliotrope rash, cutaneous ulcers, generalised weakness and pain, and weight loss with normal levels of creatine kinase (CK). She demonstrated features of interstitial lung disease and subsequently tested positive for anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 and anti-small ubiquitin-like modifier 1 activating enzyme antibodies, which belong to a DM subtype known as clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis and do not present with raised CK. She received standard treatment for DM, including oral prednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, mycopheonlate and topical betamethasone. The treatment successfully reversed skin changes; however, the patient remained generally weak and unable to carry out her activities of daily living.

Elevated Serum Creatine Kinase Level in Rotavirus Gastroenteritis

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Tae Bae ◽  
Jae Hui Kim ◽  
Eun Sil Park ◽  
Ji Hyun Seo ◽  
Jae Young Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Creatine Kinase Level ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Serum Creatine Kinase ◽  
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis ◽  
Serum Creatine Kinase Level

Case Study: Weight Loss Leads to Cost Savings and Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. C. Trussell ◽  
D. Hinnen ◽  
P. Gray ◽  
S. A. Drake-Nisly ◽  
K. M. Bratcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cost Savings

Effects of weight loss and risk factor treatment in subjects with elevated serum C3, an inflammatory predictor of myocardial infarction

2005 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Muscari ◽  
Dario Sbano ◽  
Luciana Bastagli ◽  
Guido Poggiopollini ◽  
Vincenzo Tomassetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Elevated Serum

scholarly journals Severe non-exertional rhabdomyolysis from weight loss supplement in sickle cell trait: A perfect storm?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Titilope Olanipekun ◽  
Valery Effoe ◽  
Ganiat Adeogun ◽  
Agniezka Gaertig ◽  
Myrtle White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell Trait ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
African American Female ◽  
Garcinia Cambogia ◽  
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis ◽  
Serum Creatine Phosphokinase ◽  
History Of

Exertional rhabdomyolysis from sickle cell trait has been documented. Also, cases of rhabdomyolysis from the use of weight loss supplements in the setting of sickle cell trait and exertion have been described. However, the role of sickle cell trait in non-exertional rhabdomyolysis is not clear. We present a case of severe non-exertional rhabdomyolysis from weight loss supplement in a patient with sickle cell trait.A 45-year-old African American female with sickle cell trait presented to the emergency department with two days history of fatigue and mild breathlessness. She also reported diarrhea and vomiting for five days before presentation. She admitted to taking Garcinia cambogia (a dietary supplement) for weight loss one week prior to the onset of symptoms. She denied alcohol or drug use, rigorous physical activity or trauma.She was dehydrated on examination. Laboratory values revealed markedly elevated serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and creatinine levels. Garcinia cambogia was discontinued and she was hydrated with intravenous fluids. Her CPK and creatinine levels significantly trended down and she was discharged home with no apparent sequelae.Our patient had multiple episodes of diarrhea and vomiting likely from the use of Garcinia cambogia. We believe she suffered non-exertional rhabdomyolysis from dehydration in the setting of sickle cell trait. Though dietary weight loss supplements are marketed as generally safe, this case suggests otherwise. We emphasize that clinicians routinely inquire about use of these supplements and provide appropriate counseling to patients on the adverse effects, especially among those with sickle cell trait.

scholarly journals Effect of Sediment Size in Hydraulic Turbine Material: A Case Study of Roshi Khola in Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Laxman Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Hydraulic Turbine ◽  
Direct Impact ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Reservoir Capacity ◽  
Sediment Size ◽  
Micron Size ◽  
Hydraulic Turbines

Siltation problem in Nepal is major and challenging in hydropower development. It degrades the reservoir capacity and hydraulic turbines’ efficiency. Many researches have been carried out in this field and have proven sand as major substance that erodes the turbine material, but only few researches have accounted every parameters of sand on degradation of hydraulic turbines. This paper accounts size of sediments important parameter that has direct impact on turbine material. Sediment size impact has been studied firstly by characterizing size into six layered using sieve analyzer and testing its impact using high velocity test rig at Kathmandu University. Sand samples from 20 different stations of Roshi river were collected and tested on turbine material 18Cr4Ni. It found that greater micron sizes of sediments have great impact was than relatively smaller ones. It is depicted that 300-400 micron size sediment, have highest impact with weight loss of 0.022 milligram, 212-300 micron size has 0.013 milligram weight loss, 90-212 micron size has 0.012 and below 90 micron sizes have 0.0075 milligram of weight loss. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 2 (2012) 129-132 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7725

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