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Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis (ER) causes severe muscle symptoms after exertion. Diagnosis involves myoglobinuria and elevated Creatinine Phosphokinase (CPK), though a definitive CPK threshold remains elusive.

Keywords:
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  • Sports Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Muscle Physiology

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  • Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis (ER) presents with muscle pain, swelling, and stiffness disproportionate to exercise.
  • Diagnosis relies on myoglobinuria and elevated serum Creatinine Phosphokinase (CPK) levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the risks, diagnosis, clinical course, and treatment of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.
  • To clarify diagnostic challenges and management strategies for ER.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria, including CPK levels and myoglobinuria.
  • Discussion of clinical presentation and potential complications.

Main Results:

  • Elevated CPK levels (up to 20x normal) are common in strenuous exercise, lacking a definitive diagnostic cutoff.
  • Acute renal failure is a rare complication of ER compared to other rhabdomyolysis forms.

Conclusions:

  • ER requires careful evaluation due to non-specific CPK elevations.
  • While acute renal failure is uncommon, prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for ER patients.