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Chinese man suffers acute kidney failure, requires emergency dialysis after intense leg workout

A young Chinese man suffered acute kidney failure after working out too intensely, prompting a doctor to warn fitness enthusiasts to slow down.
The 23-year-old university…

By Samantha Johnson / June 10, 2026

A young Chinese man suffered acute kidney failure after working out too intensely, prompting a doctor to warn fitness enthusiasts to slow down.

The 23-year-old university student from central China’s Henan province reportedly developed rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition where damaged muscle fibres break down rapidly.

He was also diagnosed with acute kidney failure, which is a complication of rhabdomyolysis.

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The reason behind his acute illness was fitness training.

The man focused heavily on his legs when working out at the gym. Photo: Handout
The man focused heavily on his legs when working out at the gym. Photo: Handout

His doctor, nephrologist Liu Haofei at the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, said he was “trying too hard” in his leg training, which caused rhabdomyolysis.

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