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Can someone have symptoms of maligant hyperthermia without going under any medications?
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Yes it is possible: New studies showed that mh could happen with exercise and most likely a sympathy most likely inherited.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes but rarely: In most cases, malignant hyperthermia (mh) is triggered by certain medications used in anesthesia, such as anesthetic vapors or muscle relaxants. In some cases, high heat (heat stroke) or very strenuous exercise can be a trigger for an mh episode. To learn more, visit the malignant hyperthermia association of the United States at http://www.Mhaus.Org/patients-and-families.
Answered 6/5/2014
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