A rare disorder characterized by rapid rise of the body temperature, accompanied by rhabdomyolysis and, if untreated, by collapse and death. It occurs in susceptible individuals who receive certain drugs for general anesthesia, gas anesthetics, or succinylcholine. It may be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia
The following features are indicative of Malignant Hyperthermia:
dangerously high body temperature
severe muscle spasms
fast heart rate
bleeding
dark brown urine
muscle ache
muscle rigidity
stiffness
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Common Causes of Malignant Hyperthermia
The following are the most common causes of Malignant Hyperthermia:
family inheritance
other inherited muscle diseases, such as multiminicore myopathy, central core disease
Risk Factors for Malignant Hyperthermia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Malignant Hyperthermia:
one or both parent with such condition
family inheritance
Prevention of Malignant Hyperthermia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Malignant Hyperthermia.
Occurrence of Malignant Hyperthermia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Malignant Hyperthermia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Malignant Hyperthermia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Malignant Hyperthermia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Malignant Hyperthermia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Malignant Hyperthermia:
Blood clotting studies: To check prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time
Genetic testing: To look for defects in the genes that are linked with the disease
Muscle biopsy: To look for characteristic features of disease
Urine myoglobin (muscle protein) test: To look for presence of condition
Doctor for Diagnosis of Malignant Hyperthermia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia:
Anesthesiologist
General Practitioner
Complications of Malignant Hyperthermia if untreated
Yes, Malignant Hyperthermia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Malignant Hyperthermia is left untreated:
can be fatal
rhabdomyolysis
high blood potassium
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Malignant Hyperthermia:
Ice packs: To reduce body temperature
Cooling blankets: To help reduce body temperature
Fans: To help reduce body temperature
Patient Support for Treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia
The following actions may help Malignant Hyperthermia patients:
Join online support groups: Helps providing information about the disease
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Malignant Hyperthermia.