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It has been a year since i had exertional rhabdomyolysis and is it possible for me to have rhabdo from having the flu??

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Yes: Influenza can cause rhabdomyolysis. INcrease fluids and stop exercising while ill. See your doctor for urinalyisis especially if it turns any color other than yellow.

Answered 1/15/2019

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A member asked:

It has been a year since i had exertional rhabdomyolysis and is it possible for me to have rhabdo from having the flu??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Catanzaro answered

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