10 Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Confusion
Confusion refers to a state where the affected individual is unclear or bewildered. One can be said to be confused if he or she has loss of orientation and is unable to place his or herself in the correct time, location, and identity.
Confusion can occur because of side effects of drugs, alcoholism, dementia, anxiety, brain tumor, brain injury, dehydration, depression, fatigue, fever, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, kidney failure, concussion, shock, seizure, stroke, and more. In rhabdomyolysis, confusion can be attributed to the electrolyte disturbances caused by the release of components from damaged skeletal muscle. It can also occur if the patient goes into shock.
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