Rhabdomyolysis, also called “rhabdo”, is a breakdown of muscle tissue, which releases a toxin into the bloodstream and can cause kidney failure. It can also cause serious problems with the ...

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A karate student just thought she was feeling sore due to an intense class but later discovered she actually had a deadly ...

Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome caused by excessive breakdown of muscle tissue into the bloodstream. While the syndrome is rare, there are publicly reported sports-related cases on a regular basis.

A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell ...

Sendler had rhabdomyolysis, a condition caused by muscle breakdown from overexertion Rhabdomyolysis occurs when damaged muscle tissue releases toxins into the bloodstream, potentially leading to ...

A 21-year-old mixed martial artist (MMA) in Australia has died from a dangerous muscle condition caused by high-intensity exercise.

Jake Sendler, a 21-year-old Australian MMA fighter, passed away due to rhabdomyolysis triggered by intense training. The condition, which causes severe muscle breakdown and multiple organ failure ...