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It is secondary to etiologies, such as trauma, ischemia, or toxin exposure. Rhabdomyolysis releases intracellular muscle constituents into systemic circulation, frequently leading to acute kidney injury. Clinical manifestations, including muscle weakness, myalgia, and dark urine, in young adults with nontraumatic etiologies are frequently underrecognized. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are critical for mitigating complications. We report a case of a 27-year-old male who was admitted to Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in September 2024, presenting with exertional rhabdomyolysis complicated by acute kidney injury. Serum myoglobin (&gt;12,000\u2009ng\/mL) and creatine kinase (210,000\u2009U\/L) were strikingly elevated. Therapeutic intervention consisted of vigorous fluid resuscitation, urinary alkalinization, electrolyte correction, and combined intermittent renal replacement therapy and hemoperfusion. 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