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Rhabdomyolysis


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Rhabdomyolysis Symptoms & Signs

Abnormal urine color (dark, red, or cola colored)
Muscle tenderness
Weakness of the affected muscle(s)
Generalized weakness
Muscle stiffness or aching (myalgia)

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include the following:

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• Acute Kidney Failure
• Acute Tubular Necrosis
• Alcoholism
• Arterial Embolism
• Deep Venous Thrombosis
• Hyperkalemia
• Injury - Kidney and Ureter
• Tremor

Tests & Exams

• CPK
• CPK Isoenzymes
• Creatinine - Serum
• Creatinine - Urine
• Hemoglobin
• Myoglobin - Serum
• Myoglobin - Urine
• Potassium Test
• Toxicology Screen
• Urinalysis
• Urinary Casts

Other Topics

• Fatigue
• Heat Emergencies
• Heat Intolerance
• Intravenous
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Aches
• Necrosis
• Seizures
• Shock
• Skin Blushing/Flushing
• Urine - Abnormal Color
• Weakness
• Weight Gain - Unintentional

Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : Irfan A. Agha, M.D., Department of Medicine, Renal Division, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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