Diseases

Malignant Hyperthermia (Mh)

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Malignant hyperthermia (mh) is a type of severe reaction that occurs to particular medications used during general anesthesia, among those who are susceptible. Symptoms include muscle rigidity, high fever, and a fast heart rate.

SYMPTOMS

Bleeding.
Dark brown urine.
Muscle ache without an obvious cause, such as exercise or injury.
Muscle rigidity and stiffness.
Rise in body temperature to 105°f (40.6°c) or higher.

CAUSES

Malignant hyperthermia is a condition that triggers a severe reaction to certain drugs used as part of anesthesia for surgery. Without prompt treatment, the disease can befatal. The genes that cause malignant hyperthermia are inherited.