
Originally Posted by
Eddie Bravo
Can someone fill me in on this rhabdo dude?
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious syndrome due to a direct or indirect muscle injury. It results from a breakdown of muscle fibers and release of their contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to complications such as kidney (renal) failure. This occurs when the kidneys cannot remove waste and concentrated urine. In rare cases, rhabdomyolysis can even cause death. However, prompt treatment often brings a good outcome.
In layman's terms, you go too hard and don't allow your body to heal properly so your muscles get so many micro tears that they break down and contaminate your blood stream.