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The breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers causing myoglobin to be released into the blood stream which can lead to kidney damage.
Stephanie Shinn Pd. 1 Bio.

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* A protein found in Cardiac and Skeletal muscles.
* During exercise, it provides extra oxygen to the muscle to sustain activity.
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When damage occurs, it goes into the bloodstream .
* Kidneys are responsible for the removal of
Myoglobin, and when there’s too much, it can severely damage them and induce disorders such as
Rhabdomyolyis .

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• Electrical Injury
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Burns
• Heatstroke
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Crush Injuries
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• Excessive Exercise
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Some Medications (Statins)
• Infections
• Other Medical Or Genetic Disorders

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* Abnormal Urine Color (Dark, red, cola colored).
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Decreased Urine Production
* General Weakness
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Muscle Stiffness
* Muscle Tenderness
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Weakness of Affected Muscle
* Unintentional Weight Gain
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Joint Pain
* Seizures
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Swelling (Hands & Feet)
* Trouble Breathing
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Abnormal Heartbeat
* Unexplained Bleeding

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Anyone can get Rhabdomyolyis!
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Risk Increasers :
• Alcoholism.
• Drug Use (Cocaine, Amphetamines, Heroin, PCP).
• Severe Exertion (Marathon Running, Calisthenics, etc).

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Consume fluids containing bicarbonate .
• Through IV if necessary.
• Prevents kidney damage.
• Flushes out myoglobin.
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Possible Kidney Dialysis .
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Prescribed Diuretics or Bicarbonates .

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Rhabdomyolysis is dangerous , and even fatal at its worst.
* Always drink plenty of fluids after strenuous exercise or any activity that may have damaged the skeletal muscle to prevent myoglobin from entering the bloodstream and affecting your kidneys!

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PubMed Health
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AANEM – Rhabdomyolysis
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Medline Plus
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PudMed Health – Myoglobin
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Krames Patient Education