A clinical syndrome resulting from direct or indirect muscle injury and subsequent release of myoglobin into the plasma.
Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
The following features are indicative of Rhabdomyolysis:
muscular pain
weakness
vomiting
mental confusion
tea-colored appearance of urine
irregular heartbeats
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Common Causes of Rhabdomyolysis
The following are the most common causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
crush injury
strenuous exercising
drug abuse
Risk Factors for Rhabdomyolysis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Rhabdomyolysis:
alcohol misuse
trauma
people with a history of illicit drug use
Prevention of Rhabdomyolysis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Rhabdomyolysis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid strenuous weight lifting
Occurrence of Rhabdomyolysis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Rhabdomyolysis cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Rhabdomyolysis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Rhabdomyolysis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Rhabdomyolysis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Rhabdomyolysis:
CK test (Creatine kinase): Helps in diagnosis of the level of creatine kinase in the blood
Complications of Rhabdomyolysis if untreated
Yes, Rhabdomyolysis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Rhabdomyolysis is left untreated:
kidney failure
high blood potassium
low blood calcium
disseminated intravascular coagulation
compartment syndrome
Procedures for Treatment of Rhabdomyolysis
The following procedures are used to treat Rhabdomyolysis:
RRT (Renal replacement therapy): The therapy that replaces the normal blood-filtering function of the kidneys
Self-care for Rhabdomyolysis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Rhabdomyolysis:
avoid strenuous weight lifting
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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