10 Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Vomiting
Vomiting refers to the involuntary expulsion of stomach contents from the mouth and occasionally nose. A non-specific and common symptom, vomiting can be observed in conditions such as gastritis, poisoning, brain tumors, motion sickness, gastroenteritis, food poisoning, pregnancy, and more. Vomiting may or may not be preceded by nausea. Antiemetics such as metoclopramide and promethazine can be used to suppress vomiting.
If excessive vomiting has occurred leading to dehydration, intravenous fluids may be necessary. In rhabdomyolysis, the release of damaged muscle tissue components causes electrolyte disturbances that can cause vomiting which then will cause even more electrolyte disturbance.
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