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What is Rhabdomyolysis and what are the causes? What are the complications? Which type of muscle is involved? How can homeopathy help you? All of this and more answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers which result in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Myoglobin is harmful to the kidney and may cause damage to the kidney.

There are a three of types of muscle present in the body:

Skeletal muscles – which help in movement of the body.

Cardiac muscles – located in the heart

Smooth muscles – which line the blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, bladder, and uterus. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when there is damage to the skeletal muscles.

What are the causes of rhabdomyolysis?

• Crush injuries

• Drugs, and alcohol intoxication

• Genetic muscle diseases

• Heat stroke

• Necrosis of muscles

• Low phosphate levels, potassium levels in the blood

• Seizures, coma

• Severe exertion

• The trauma of any kind

• High or low body temperature

• Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

• Myocarditis

• Genetic disorders

How does rhabdomyolysis occur?

Rhabdomyolysis occurs when there is damage to the skeletal muscle. The injured muscle cell leaks myoglobin (a protein) into the bloodstream. When muscles are damaged, especially due to a crush injury, swelling within the muscle can occur, causing compartment syndrome.

Is rhabdomyolysis life threating?

Rhabdomyolysis is a life-threatening syndrome resulting from the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the circulation. The most serious late complication is renal failure, which occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients.

Can rhabdomyolysis be cured?

Most causes of rhabdomyolysis reversible. Severe cases of rhabdomyolysis may be related to kidney damage and electrolyte imbalance and hospitalization and even dialysis can be required.

Can rhabdomyolysis cause nerve damage?

Yes, it can cause Peripheral nerve damage in patients with nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis. Some patients with rhabdomyolysis due to drug intoxication were found to have peripheral nerve damage.

Does rhabdomyolysis cause acidosis?

Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers which result in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Metabolic acidosis (MO) is one of the complications of rhabdomyolysis.

How is rhabdomyolysis diagnosed?

• Physical examination, complete case taking

• Blood test

• Serum potassium, serum calcium

• Urinalysis

• Serum myoglobin

• SGOT, SGPT

• level of  creatine kinase ( CK ) in the blood.

What are the complications?

• Kidney failure

• High potassium levels

• High phosphorous levels

• Low blood pressure

• Hypocalcemia

For more information, you can visit AAFP and Wikipedia.

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