Military rhabdomyolysis: a reconnaissance mission for prevention.

Abstract

Military physical training is part of the daily life of military personnel, important for maintenance or improve of physical performance. However, strenuous exercise or climatic conditions adversity can cause rhabdomyolysis by physical exertion. Rhabdomyolysis by physical exertion is a syndrome due to muscle cell necrosis, with symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, and increased plasma enyme levels. Rhabdomyolysis severity due to physical exertion varies individually, but may become relevant clinical, contributing to hospitalization, acute renal failure, permanent disability or death. Thus, the objective of this narrative review is possible to present causes and risk factors for rhabdomyolysis, discuss its pathophysiology, its possible diagnoses and its main complications, emphasizing the military context.