What causes rhabdomyolysis syndrome?
Disease description:
After exercising, I always feel extremely fatigued and lack the energy to carry out daily tasks. Recently, not only do I lack strength to work, but I also feel an overwhelming urge to lie down and rest; moreover, I experience severe generalized muscle aches. My doctor diagnosed me with rhabdomyolysis. I would like to ask: What causes rhabdomyolysis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Zhuo
Hello,
After prolonged and intense physical activity, muscles are exposed to a relatively high-temperature environment, which may lead to excessive cellular metabolism and subsequent localized tissue necrosis—commonly known as rhabdomyolysis.
Drug-induced rhabdomyolysis primarily results from inappropriate drug selection or dosage. Medications commonly associated with this condition include statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) and certain weight-loss medications. Additionally, some drugs may interact adversely with alcohol; concurrent use of such drugs and alcohol can also trigger rhabdomyolysis.
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