Parents of adult patients often remember that the patients always wanted to be picked up and carried when they were children. Patients also suffered through school physical education classes when they couldn't complete the assigned laps or sit-ups. It can be dangerous for patients with this condition to push themselves too far. It can result in severe muscle injury and cause kidney failure because of the toxic effects from products released from damaged muscles. People experience symptoms like extreme fatigue, hardening muscles and severe muscle pain during even brief exercise should talk to their doctors about McArdle's disease.
Treatment can improve the quality of life for affected individuals.
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