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malignant hyperthermia - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disease that causes a rapid rise in body temperature ( fever ) and severe muscle contractions when the affected person receives general anesthesia . This condition is not the same as hyperthermia due to medical emergencies such as heat stroke . ...
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Hotlines for malignant hyperthermia (Source: HealthHotLines)
Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States
(800) 98-MHAUS (986-4287)


Causes of malignant hyperthermia (Source: MedLinePlus)
Malignant hyperthermia is an autosomal dominant trait, meaning it requires only one parent carrying the disease for a child to inherit the condition. It may be associated with muscular diseases such as multiminicore myopathy and central core disease. One form of malignant hyperthermia is caused by a defect in the ryanodine receptor (RYR1) gene ...
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Symptoms of malignant hyperthermia (Source: MedLinePlus)
Malignant hyperthermia is often noted for the first time after a patient is given anesthesia during a surgical procedure. Symptoms include: Rapid rise in temperature to 105 degrees F or higher; Muscle rigidity and stiffness; Dark brown urine; Muscle ache without obvious exercise to explain sore muscles. ...
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malignant hyperthermia - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
For an episode of malignant hyperthermia, a cooling blanket can help reduce fever. The use of a drug called dantrolene during episodes of malignant hyperthermia has greatly reduced the number of deaths. Fluids given by IV and mouth, as well as certain medications, are essential for maintaining kidney function during an acute episode. ...
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