Rhabdomyolysis Secondary to Severe Hypothyroidism Due to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Case Report.

Authors

Salina Munankami
Manish Shrestha, Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital/Tower Health, West Reading, USAFollow
Shefali Amin, Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital/Tower Health, West Reading, USAFollow
Abhishek Bajracharya
Rubina Paudel, Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital/Tower Health, West Reading, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-3-2023

Abstract

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a chronic autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid glands, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient areas, which can have varied clinical manifestations. It is more common in females and usually has an insidious course. Most patients present with mild clinical symptoms, such as constipation, fatigue, and weakness. Symptoms are associated with a slight increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and the presence of thyroid antibodies. However, overt hypothyroidism is uncommon. We hereby present an interesting case of rhabdomyolysis secondary to severe hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Publication Title

Cureus

Volume

15

Issue

6

First Page

39919

Last Page

39919

Recommended Citation

Munankami, S., Shrestha, M., Amin, S., Bajracharya, A., & Paudel, R. (2023). Rhabdomyolysis Secondary to Severe Hypothyroidism Due to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Case Report.. Cureus, 15 (6), 39919-39919. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.39919