Doctor warns that Kelsey Mitchell miraculously saved her life: “That can lead to kidney failure and death”
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has just survived a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that would have been fatal if not immediately treated. In a game in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces, Mitchell collapsed suddenly to the ground, immediately concerning teammates, coaches, medical staff and everybody else on the court.What initially seemed to be a minor injury soon revealed just how serious it was. Mitchell felt a temporary paralysis, which she described later as an "out-of-body experience." Initially, there were fears that she had cramps, but the diagnosis ended up being far more serious.Kelsey Mitchell collapses on court in Game 5 as referee helps her stay on her feetThe diagnosis: RhabdomyolysisMedical testing revealed that Mitchell suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle is demolished and proteins leak into the bloodsteam. According […]