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A not so pleasant surprise


Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control
Abhishek Praharaj, Mainak Mandal, Soumyadeep Maity, Poulomi Das, Abhishek Chanda, Saddam Hossain, Nirmalya Roy

Abstract

Going to gym is generally considered beneficial and we as physicians definitely recommend exercise for every individual due to its various benefits on the mind as well as the body. However overdoing anything may have dire consequences and this applies to working out at gym as well. There have been instances where due to extreme over exercise and incompatible exercise atmosphere in an unaccustomed individual, resulted in adverse outcomes which include rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury and hence it is always advisable to have a systematic approach to exercise. Consulting an expert before embarking on your exercise regime is beneficial. Here we present 2 cases related to gym which could have put the kidneys into peril.

Keywords

Gym, over exercise, acute kidney injury, supplements

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