Drama in the gym: 26-year-old survives life-threatening syndrome!

A 26-year-old woman suffered a crush syndrome after a spinning course in the University Hospital Krems.
A 26-year-old woman suffered a crush syndrome after a spinning course in the University Hospital Krems. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Drama in the gym: 26-year-old survives life-threatening syndrome!

In a worrying incident in Lower Austria, a 26-year-old woman had to face a medical emergency after an intensive spinning course. What started as a sporting fun ended up almost in an acute health crisis, such as reported.

After training, the young woman initially felt tired and expected sore muscles, but the pain quickly developed into unbearable discomfort. When she discovered blood in the urine, she didn't hesitate long and immediately went to the Krems University Hospital. After a first diagnosis, which indicated a bladder infection, the suspicion of a crush-syndrome was expressed, which can be caused by extreme muscle stress.

The risk of crush syndrome

Crush syndrome is a serious medical problem that usually occurs in accident victims. It describes the decay of skeletal muscles, which can lead to severe consequences such as acute kidney failure if it is not intervened in time. This is done by the release of myoglobin, potassium and phosphorus in the blood, which can put a lot of strain on the kidneys, as

In this case, the patient's creatine kinase value was increased by 800 times, which pointed out to a starting muscle croses. Dr. Julia Kerschbaum, the senior doctor of the Department of Nephrology and Internal Intensive Care Medicine in the Horn Clinic, emphasized that every hour was one to avoid kidney damage. The patient was promptly transferred for further treatment.

an unexpected happy ending

Fortunately after eight days of intensive treatment in the Horn Clinic, the woman could be released without permanent damage. Such dramatic incidents are not only rare, but also remind of the importance of a quick reaction when signs of serious health problems. The correct diagnosis and timely measures are crucial to prevent worse things.

This experience raises the question of how important it is to be aware of your own physical limits - especially in such a sport as demanding as spinning. The situation could also end fatal in other circumstances, especially if the symptoms are not taken seriously. Therefore, everyone who is dedicated to subject fitness and sport should always listen to their body and take advantage of professional help in time if something is wrong.

Reporting on this dramatic episode can teach us that even when it comes to sport, well -being should always come first. Let yourself be inspired, but go carefully to your fitness!

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OrtKrems an der Donau, Österreich
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