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A case of flax seed induced rhabdomyolysis

Anushre Prasad1, Ritesh Kumar, Harini Ramanan

  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University , Manipal-576104, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|February 2, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Flax seed consumption can trigger rhabdomyolysis, a serious skeletal muscle injury. This case report highlights this rare complication, emphasizing the need for medical awareness of flax seed induced rhabdomyolysis.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome of skeletal muscle injury.
  • Causes include crush injuries, toxins, ischemia, and metabolic disorders.
  • Rarely, drugs and insect stings can induce rhabdomyolysis, potentially leading to kidney failure due to myoglobin release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report an unusual case of flax seed induced rhabdomyolysis.
  • To alert the medical community to this rare potential complication.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis relies on clinical presentation and biochemical tests.
  • Elevated blood Creatine Kinase (CK) levels are the most reliable indicator of muscle damage.

Main Results:

  • The study presents a rare case where flax seed consumption led to rhabdomyolysis.
  • This highlights an uncommon etiology for the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Flax seed can be an uncommon cause of rhabdomyolysis.
  • Medical professionals should consider flax seed as a potential trigger in unexplained rhabdomyolysis cases.
Keywords:
Acute renal failureFlax seeds (Linum usitatissimum)Rhabdomyolysis

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