Explore the latest developments concerning Rhabdomyolysis Cases Surge.
DON’T TAKE MUSCLE INJURIES LIGHTLY, KIDNEY EXPERT WARNS
Stay signed in to save the points you've earned.
Click on the points to redeem your rewards at Nexus before they expire.
Dr Ng: Myoglobin can block tubules in kidneys when released in a large amount as a result of muscle injury. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star
EVER experienced escalating prolonged muscle pain, followed by passing dark-coloured urine days after a session of strenuous exercise?
These are among symptoms of rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition where your skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly, releasing proteins called myoglobin that can be harmful if released in large quantities into the bloodstream.
If left untreated, it could lead to acute kidney failure, says Sunway Medical Centre consultant physician, nephrologist and transplant nephrologist Dr Ng Eng Khim.
Runner, 24, Dies During Her First Marathon
Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park. The cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said.
Rachel Apa, who died while running the New York City Marathon on Sunday.Credit…Hollis Kolmansburger
It was Rachel’s first marathon. She was 24, an athlete, a former Division I field hockey player at Bucknell University. She had trained for this race, the New York City Marathon, for months.
At Mile 14 on Sunday, in Queens, Rachel’s mother, Michelle Apa, had taken a video of her daughter, all smiles, flying by in her light green top and shorts, high-fiving toward the camera. Then Ms. Apa headed to Central Park, toward the finish line.
Golf Swing Trainer Golf Rotating Swing Posture Auxiliary Improve Posture Swing Golf Training Aids
The dynamic landscape of current events often brings forth significant discussions. Monitoring these developments provides crucial insights.
For more detailed information, explore updates concerning Rhabdomyolysis Cases Surge.