Rhabdomyolysis
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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Causes[edit | edit source]
Causes for rhabdomyolysis can be broken down into 2 categories, hereditary causes and acquired causes.
Hereditary Causes[edit | edit source]
Those that are at risk for rhabdomyolysis have a family history of disorders dealing with carbohydrate metabolism as well as disorders of lipid metabolism. Disorders of lipid metabolism include malignant hyperthermia, mitochondrial disorders, as well as other genetic disorders.
Acquired Causes[edit | edit source]
Some of the most common acquired causes include trauma or crush injury, toxic, sever muscle exertion, seizures, shaking chills, delerium tremors, ischemia or muscle necrosis, metabolic disorders, bacterial and viral infections, heat-induced (malignant hyperthermia, heat intolerance, heat stroke), inflammatory, certain drugs (overuse or overdose) such as cocaine, amphetamines, statins, heroin, PCP, as well as low phosphate levels.
Below is a chart that describes the risk factors for rhabdomyolysis as well as examples of the risk factors and associated signs and symptoms.
Risk Factors For Postoperative Rhabdomyolysis[edit | edit source]
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