Question 1

what will alter rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Good hydration: Adequate hydration will prevent renal damage in this situation.

Question 2

can you die from rhabdomyolysis?

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Yes: Rhabdomyolysis can cause death from the effects of  kidney failure. The myoglobin that is released into the blood from muscle breakdown can damage the kidney quickly and severely causing acute kidney injury or aki. This rapid onset kidney failure can cause potassium to build up in the blood, the blood to become very acidic, and for extra fluid to go into the lungs, all of this can be deadly.

Question 3

how do you treat severe rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalization: This is not a do it yourself issue. One needs to address the cause of rhabdomyolysis, institute hydration, induce diuresis, and correct electrolyte balance among other treatments.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis?

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Muscle pain: Rhabdomyolosis is breakdown of muscle  related to extreme exercise , some drugs, high sustained fever, and exercise under extreme heat conditions. Muscle pain  weakness can occur . The net result of severe disease is kidney failure.

Question 5

what do you recommend for rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Urgent evaluation: Rhabdomyolysis means that there was some damage to muscle fibers causing them to break down. Myoglobin which is a protein present in muscle  then leaks into the blood. The myoglobin enters the kidney and can cause rapid onset kidney failure. Depending on the degree of rhabdomyolysis, measured by the CPK level, you may need hospital admission and IV fluid hydration. Speak to your doctor right away.

Question 6

can you treat mild rhabdomyolysis on your own?

Accepted Answer

No: Can you and should you are two different things.  You probably could but rhabdo can cause such  bad problems (kidney failure) why would you?  Get seen, get diagnosed, get IV fluids, and keep yourself hydrated from now on.

Question 7

how fast can i make my rhabdomyolysis go away?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate well: You actually can't make rhabdomyolysis go away. It does so naturally when the cause is stopped. Rhabdomyolisis is muscle injury from many possible causes, including trauma, overuse or drugs. Muscle enzymes are released into the blood and in severe cases kidney failure can occur. The muscle heals by itself. Hydration helps clear the enzymes from the body. In severe cases, hospital care is needed.

Question 8

does rhabdomyolysis usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain in the muscle that has been injured is expected, and patients can have abnormal urine color and flow because injured muscle tissue is trying to be excreted in the urine. At its worse, the kidneys can shut down all together.

Question 9

can rhabdomyolysis be considered as a disability?

Accepted Answer

Acute illness: Rhabdomyolysis is generally and acute illness. While it is disabling it is not a long term illness. The person usually gets over it, however, it may lead to long term kidney damage that could become a disability.

Question 10

how common is it for somebody to get rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Serious rhabdomyolisis is uncommon but needs immediate medical care. Preventable causes include overuse exercise without good hydration and use of certain recreational drugs. Mild rhabdomyolisis can occur with vigorous sports, but is rarely symptomatic and resolves quickly. The best preventive is good hydration during vigorous activity and don't overheat.

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