Tip-Toe Walk After Acute Viral Illness: A Pediatric Case Report

Authors

  • Muhammad Atif Gul Department of Pediatrics, Ch.M.Akram Teaching and Research Hospital, Raiwind
  • Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Azhar Head of Pediatrics Department, Chaudhary Muhammad Akram Teaching and Research Hospital, Raiwind

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56536/jbahs.v4i.59

Keywords:

Acute Viral Myositis, Serum Creatine Kinase, Rhabdomyolysis

Abstract

A school going, 5 years old vaccinated baby boy presented in Outdoor Patient Department with complaints of tip-toe walk and difficulty in walking associated with pain in both lower legs since morning; after having an acute viral illness 4 days back. Neurological examination was unremarkable without any significant positive findings. Lab investigation was advised in the form of serum creatine kinase level which was significantly elevated leading to diagnosis of Acute Viral Myositis. Oral Ibuprofen was advised. The child was kept under observation to document rhabdomyolysis; a complication of acute viral myositis. Signs and symptoms were resolved within 48 hours without any specific treatment.

Author Biography

Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Azhar, Head of Pediatrics Department, Chaudhary Muhammad Akram Teaching and Research Hospital, Raiwind

Head of Pediatrics Department, Chaudhary Muhammad Akram Teaching and Research Hospital, Raiwind

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Published

2024-02-23

How to Cite

Muhammad Atif Gul, & Prof. Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Azhar. (2024). Tip-Toe Walk After Acute Viral Illness: A Pediatric Case Report. Journal of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, 4, 24–27. https://doi.org/10.56536/jbahs.v4i.59