Which symptom is commonly associated with rhabdomyolysis?

Which symptom is commonly associated with rhabdomyolysis?

• A. Tea-colored urine
• B. Chest pain
• C. Joint swelling
• D. Hair loss

Answer: (A)

Rhabdomyolysis causes rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle, releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream. When myoglobin hits the urine, it colors it dark, resulting in tea-colored or cola-colored urine. This pigmenturia is a classic sign and often appears with muscle soreness and weakness, and it can indicate potential kidney strain or injury if not addressed. The other options don’t fit because chest pain isn’t a direct feature of rhabdomyolysis, joint swelling points to inflammatory or joint problems, and hair loss isn’t related to muscle breakdown.

Rhabdomyolysis causes rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle, releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream. When myoglobin hits the urine, it colors it dark, resulting in tea-colored or cola-colored urine. This pigmenturia is a classic sign and often appears with muscle soreness and weakness, and it can indicate potential kidney strain or injury if not addressed. The other options don’t fit because chest pain isn’t a direct feature of rhabdomyolysis, joint swelling points to inflammatory or joint problems, and hair loss isn’t related to muscle breakdown.