 Rhabdomyolysis and its complications are significant problems for those injured in disasters such as earthquakes and bombings . Relief efforts in areas struck by earthquakes often include medical teams with the skills and equipment to treat survivors with rhabdomyolysis . The disease was first described in the 20th century , and important discoveries as to its mechanism were made during the Blitz of London in 1941 . Horses may also develop rhabdomyolysis from a variety of causes . 
