The presence of myoglobin in the urine, which is a protein in the muscles that binds iron and oxygen, is called myoglobinuria. It is seen in conditions that damage the muscles like trauma, rhabdomyolysis, malignant hyperthermia, and polymyositis. The signs and symptoms of myoglobinuria are painful and tender muscles, fever, nausea, and dark urine.
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Does myoglobinuria affect the kidneys?
Query: Hi doctor, High abdomen exercise resulted back and thigh stiffness and pain. For pain, I had heat application, but no medicines. It was bearable. I ate five to six mangoes at night. My urine and other things were normal. The next day, I had Diclofenac in the morning as muscles were more stiff at th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, nothing will happen to your kidneys. All you need to do is just check your creatinine and urine deposits. Even if there is myoglobinuria (muscle destruction result in the presence of myoglobin in urine), it usually settles with adequate hydration and avoid... Read Full »