Exercising Yourself to Death: The Risk of Rhabdo

Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome involving muscle breakdown and damage. When muscles are injured, they release their contents, including a muscle enzyme, into the bloodstream. The disorder is dangerous but rare. In one study, 22 people out of 100,000 were known to have it.

Source: WebMD Health - February 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news