What is rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.
How do members experience rhabdomyolysis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rhabdomyolysis*
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rhabdomyolysis*
Who has rhabdomyolysis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 13 | |
50s | 11 | |
60s | 10 | |
70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 14 | |
Female | 29 |