Welcome to this informational article.
In it, rhabdomyolysis is discussed.
Do you know what this condition is? It's actually a serious problem and is considered a medical emergency.
As mentioned, this page is only informational in nature.
As I'm not a doctor, not to mention not in your living room or wherever you're reading this from, there's no way that I can assess a situation.
Please talk with someone else who is a professional, if you have concerns regarding rhabdomyolysis.
It can lead to acute kidney failure, which is a major reason why treating the issue is very important.
Initially, diagnosis can be suspected for those who are victims of situations that are known to cause rhabdomyolysis.
An example of this would be sustaining a crush injury in a car accident.
If kidney function eventually worsens, then the diagnosis can be confirmed.
So, what is this medical issue actually about? In it, injury to someone's skeletal muscle leads to a breakdown of the tissue.
When this occurs, certain products are released into the person's blood.
Some of these can damage the kidneys, which is what can bring their loss of function.
There are some symptoms that may exist, but keep in mind that they may not always be apparent in a person with rhabdomyolysis.
One is swelling, otherwise called edema, which can occur.
This is fluid building up in a particular place.
The person may be in shock, and it is also possible that low blood pressure (medically known as hypotension) may take place.