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Serious renal condition associated with exercise
Literally, a “muscle cell meltdown”
More common in extreme exertion in hot environments.
Recent infection may increase risk.
Acute renal failure in severe cases
Potentially fatal
Management:
Hospitalization
Fluid replacement
Forced diuresis
Dialysis in some cases
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/886568?src=soc_fb_171015_mscpedt_news_mdscp_mdscp_rhabdo
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Fulltext/2021/03000/Clinical_Practice_Guidelines_for_Exertional.10.aspx
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