Rhabdomyolysis is a rare and serious condition where your muscles break down and release toxins into your blood and kidneys. Learn about the signs, causes, diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening disorder. Rhabdomyolysis is a complex medical condition involving the rapid dissolution of damaged or injured skeletal muscle. This review focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, causes, presentation, diagnosis, complications, management, and anesthetic ... Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly, often due to high intensity exercise or crush injury. It can cause kidney failure, electrolyte disturbances, and other complications. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of rhabdomyolysis . Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle cells that can cause serious complications such as kidney failure and multi-organ failure. Learn about the causes, risk factors, investigations, management and prevention of this condition from BMJ Best Practice.