The unnecessary need for hemodialysis based on abnormal laboratory investigations is rare. We report a case of a 36-year-old male patient who complained of abdominal pain and passing red colored urine, with documentation of azotemia and hyperkalemia. He underwent unnecessary hemodialysis before a diagnosis of factitious disorder could be made.
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