What are the causes of Rhabdomyolysis?

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:

• Muscle trauma/infarction
• Electrocution
• Hypothermia
• Status epilepticus
• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• Ecstasy/amphetamine abuse
• Burns
• Septicemia
• Therapy with statin
• Very strenuous exercise (e.g. Marathon running)

N.B: Rhabdomyolysis is also known as Crush syndrome