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    • Endocrinology
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Bodybuilders often use diuretics, potassium supplements, and extreme dietary restrictions to enhance muscle definition.
    • These practices can lead to significant physiological disturbances.
    • Previous cases highlight the potential for severe health consequences, including fatalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of severe hyperkalemia and related complications in a professional bodybuilder.
    • To illustrate the dangerous physiological derangements associated with extreme bodybuilding practices.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and managing these potentially life-threatening conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a 27-year-old male professional bodybuilder.
    • Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis.
    • Management strategies including volume expansion and potassium-lowering interventions.

    Main Results:

    • The patient presented with profound muscle weakness, cramps, life-threatening hyperkalemia, ECG changes, mild rhabdomyolysis, and prerenal azotemia.
    • Aggressive fluid resuscitation and potassium-lowering treatments successfully reversed the cardiac and skeletal muscle complications.
    • The patient's condition mirrored that of another bodybuilder who died from similar practices.

    Conclusions:

    • Extreme bodybuilding regimens involving diuretics and dietary manipulation pose significant risks for severe electrolyte imbalances, particularly hyperkalemia.
    • Prompt medical intervention is crucial for managing life-threatening complications like cardiac arrhythmias and rhabdomyolysis.
    • Awareness among healthcare providers and athletes regarding these dangers is essential to prevent morbidity and mortality.