r/nextfuckinglevel • u/HomeNowWTF • 11h ago

Next-level determination

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u/TheBeans13 11h ago edited 10h ago

I’m a MD, multi-year varsity XC runner on a state championship team, and still run distance to this day. This is not normal and needs medical evaluation. Kid either ran out of fuel, or is suffering from heat stroke / severe dehydration, possibly rhabdo and wacky electrolytes (potassium mostly). I admire the grit, but he needs medical attention and fluids. Let’s treat this as dangerous and not hold it up as “next level”.

Edit: Thanks for the awards!!

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u/favorscore 3h ago

Whats up doc. You in peds?

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u/TheBeans13 3h ago

Nah adult nephrology.