kidney and urinary tract disorders
Rhabdomyolysis
Treatment of Rhabdomyolysis
Treatment of underlying cause Treatment of complications In general, treatment is aimed at the cause and any complications of rhabdomyolysis. Such treatment typically includes intravenous fluids to prevent and treat Acute Kidney Injury . If Compartment Syndrome is the cause of the rhabdomyolysis, a surgical procedure called a fasciotomy is done to relieve pressure in the muscle. Relieving this pressure helps to reestablish healthy circulation in the affected tissue. Infections are treated with the appropriate medications. Any medications suspected of causing the rhabdomyolysis (for example, statins) are stopped. Acute kidney injury may require Dialysis . 