Mr. Du (pseudonym), aged 27, visited Wuhan Central Hospital complaining of sudden thigh pain three days after completing 50 squats and 50 push-ups, followed by dark urine resembling soy sauce. Nephrology specialists diagnosed him with rhabdomyolysis syndrome caused by excessive sudden exercise.
Nephrology Department Director Chen Wenli explained that prolonged inactivity followed by intense exercise causes muscle damage, leading to muscle breakdown and the release of large amounts of myoglobin and certain enzymes. This triggers soy sauce-colored urine. Without prompt treatment, it can cause acute kidney failure and even death.
She cautioned that summer exercise should be gradual. Individuals experiencing prolonged muscle pain, limb weakness, hematuria, tea-colored urine, dark soy sauce-colored urine, or anuria should seek immediate medical attention.
Woman Develops Muscle Breakdown After 200 Squats
A 30-year-old woman experienced discomfort after performing 200 consecutive squats. She was admitted to Subei Hospital the day before yesterday and diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. She is currently undergoing further treatment.
Muscle soreness after 200 squats
The 30-year-old patient experienced widespread muscle soreness, lower back pain, and dark tea-colored urine after performing 200 consecutive squats at work. She visited the outpatient department at North Jiangsu Hospital the day before yesterday and was admitted for treatment that evening.
Gao Bo, a nephrology specialist at North Jiangsu Hospital, explained that based on her comprehensive test results, the diagnosis was rhabdomyolysis.Analysis indicates that the woman's sudden, repetitive high-intensity exercise with identical movements overwhelmed her body's adaptive capacity, triggering rhabdomyolysis syndrome. Elevated creatine kinase levels signify increased myoglobin in bodily fluids, which can eventually clog renal tubules. This obstructs normal urination, potentially leading to renal necrosis and kidney failure.Fortunately, she sought medical attention promptly. Experts note that the causes of this condition are complex, with common triggers including excessive exercise, muscle contusion, ischemia, metabolic disorders (hypokalemia, hypothyroidism, diabetic ketoacidosis), extreme body temperatures (hyperthermia, hypothermia), medications, toxins, autoimmune disorders, and infections. In recent years, cases stemming from overexertion have become increasingly prevalent.
Spinning Bike Session Leads to Muscle Breakdown
Experts advise exercising with caution, especially during activities like outdoor training that push physical limits.Experts emphasize that activities like spinning, squats, and long-distance running should be performed within one's capabilities. Rhabdomyolysis syndrome frequently occurs in young individuals who rarely exercise but suddenly engage in intense physical activity. It may also develop in those who exercise vigorously while in poor physical condition or a state of hunger.
It is reported that Youhao Hospital has consecutively admitted two patients injured from spinning. Late last month, a 22-year-old woman experienced leg soreness and swelling the day after a 45-minute spinning session at a fitness center, making walking extremely difficult.Doctors diagnosed her with early signs of rhabdomyolysis. In April this year, a young man in his twenties from Yangzhou also developed rhabdomyolysis after spinning at a gym. His legs swelled to the point of immobility, and his urine turned dark brown like soy sauce. He required a two-week hospital stay before discharge.
Exercise Progressively
Experts advise against rushing fitness goals. Exercise scientifically and progressively to prevent rhabdomyolysis. If post-workout symptoms like muscle pain, fatigue, dark urine, or systemic signs (brief loss of consciousness, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever) occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Young Man Develops Diabetes After Excessive Soft Drink Consumption
Doctors Warn: Weekly Soft Drink Intake Should Not Exceed 1000 Milliliters
By Dai Guocen and Ding Yun
Mr. Hang, 23, traveled to Shanghai with his girlfriend in May, enjoying himself thoroughly but returning exhausted.Shortly after returning to Yangzhou, he suddenly began vomiting frequently and found it difficult to eat. A hospital visit revealed he had developed diabetes.
According to the patient, during his trip to Shanghai, the hot weather led him to constantly drink beverages, which only made him thirstier.Doctors at Dongfang Hospital explained that Mr. Hang had developed Type 1 diabetes. While the exact cause of this condition remains unclear, it is often attributed to a combination of internal and external factors such as autoimmune disorders, infections, and environmental pollution. Consuming large quantities of sugary beverages undoubtedly exacerbates the situation.
Doctors advise parents that during hot weather, it is best to limit children's intake of beverages. If children do consume them, it should not exceed 1000ml per week.