Acute alcoholic myopathy (Q93232)

Acute alcoholic myopathy is a rare condition affecting approximately 1% of alcoholics and is characterised by swollen painful muscles, usually with myoglobinuria, strikingly raised serum creatine kinase activities and often renal impairment. It occurs after severe alcoholic binges in malnourished alcoholics and affects both red and white muscle fibres (rhabdomyolysis).