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Malignant hyperthermia is a rare inherited disease that causes a rapid fever and severe muscle contractions when the person affected receives general anesthesia.

Fast Facts

• -- 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 and muscle ache without obvious reason
• -- There may be a family history of malignant hyperthermia or unexplained death during anesthesia

5 Great Resources on Malignant Hyperthermia

• Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MAHUS): Malignant Hyperthermia
• Wikipedia: Malignant Hyperthermia
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Malignant Hyperthermia
• UCLA's Department of Anesthesiology: Malignant Hyperthermia
• WebMD: Malignant Hyperthermia

5 Latest Headlines on Malignant Hyperthermia

• More Malignant Hyperthermia News from Google News

What is Malignant Hyperthermia?

• Genetic Home Reference: What is Malignant Hyperthermia?
• MAHUS: What Is Malignant Hyperthermia?
• 4UM.com: Malignant Hyperthermia - What is it?
• Aetna InteliHealth: Malignant Hyperthermia - What Is It?
• Everyday Health: Malignant Hyperthermia - What Is It?

What Are The Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia?

• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times): Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia
• Healthline: Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia
• SparkPeople: Malignant Hyperthermia
• Aetna InteliHealth: Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia

What Are The Causes and Complications of Malignant Hyperthermia?

• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times): Causes of Malignant Hyperthermia | Possible Complications of Malignant Hyperthermia
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Malignant Hyperthermia | Complications of Malignant Hyperthermia
• American Association of Neuromuscular Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM): What Causes Malignant Hyperthermia?
• US Pharmacist: Complications of Malignant Hyperthermia

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Malignant Hyperthermia?

• AANEM: How is Malignant Hyperthermia Treated?
• Wikipedia Treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia
• National Cancer Institute: Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment
• Drugs.com: Drugs Associated with Malignant Hyperthermia
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Malignant Hyperthermia?

• Aids Lymphoma, Hyperthermia Holistic Center: Hyperthermia
• Advanced Alternative Cancer Centers: Welcome to AAcancer.com
• HealingDaily: Cancer And Detoxification
• Alive: Complementary Cancer Care
• MayoClinic: Dantrolene

How Do You Prevent Malignant Hyperthermia?

• Everyday Health: Prevention for Malignant Hyperthermia
• US Pharmacist: Malignant Hyperthermia: Prevention and Therapy
• Wikipedia: Prevention for Malignant Hyperthermia

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Malignant Hyperthermia

• Fox News: High School Cheerleader Dies of Breast Surgery Complications (March 26, 2008)
• News-Medical.net: Malignant Hyperthermia May Hold Key to Cure For Heat Stroke
• MSNBC: Kin of Teen Who Died After Breast Surgery Speak Out ( March 31, 2008)
• Eclecticism Blog: Malignant Hyperthermia
• President's Blog: Malignant Hyperthermia Syndrome -- an International Problem
• MHAUS: Malignant Hyperthermia Message Board
• eHealthForum: Malignant Hyperthermia Message Board
• FlightWeb: Malignant Hyperthermia Message Board

Foundations and Support Groups on Malignant Hyperthermia

• British Milignant Hyperthermia Association: Malignant Hyperthermia
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): NORD Homepage
• North American Malignant Hyperthermia Registry of MHAUS: NAMHR Homepage
• Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline: Malignant Hyperthermia Hotline Homepage
• Contact a Family: For Families with Disabled Children

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Malignant Hyperthermia

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Malignant Hyperthermia
• JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Malignant Hyperthermia
• Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Malignant Hyperthermia

Clinical Trials on Malignant Hyperthermia

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Malignant Hyperthermia

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