This is a new one to Kris and me…

… we read this in disbelief. We have a son who has been involved in very high level of sports, but never seen anything like this. Anyone have any clues?

CNN.com Thirteen University of Iowa  football players were hospitalized after a strenuous workout this week.

They were found to have  rhabdomyolosis, several days after taking part in an off-season workout, according to CNN affiliate KWWL.

When a muscle ruptures, it releases its cellular content, including particles called myoglobin, into the body. These particles get caught in the kidneys and can block the organ’s functions and in worst cases, cause death.It’s often seen in crush injuries – it was a common killer of earthquake survivors in Haiti in 2010.  Rhabdomyolosis hasbeen known to occur after difficult workouts especially in boot camps….

“It does appear to be a little unusual, but apparently the common denominator for each of these individuals had to do with the fact that they were undergoing a workout, a heavy exercise program, and heavy exercise is known to produce this syndrome,” he said.