Abstract
Acute alcoholic myopathy, a syndrome of sudden muscle necrosis, occurs as a result of binge drinking, whereas chronic alcoholic myopathy is a more indolently evolving syndrome of proximal weakness and muscle atrophy that accompanies prolonged alcohol abuse. The characteristic features and management of these disorders are highlighted.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Aged
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Alcoholism / complications*
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Animals
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Humans
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Hypokalemia / chemically induced
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Magnesium Deficiency / chemically induced
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Muscular Atrophy / chemically induced
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Muscular Diseases / chemically induced*
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Muscular Diseases / diagnosis
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Muscular Diseases / physiopathology
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Phosphates / blood
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Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced
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Sex Factors