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Reye Syndrome

Reye syndrome is a rare illness that can affect the blood, liver and brain of someone who recently had a viral infection. It always follows another illness. Although it mostly affects children and teens, anyone can get it. It can develop quickly and without warning. It is most common during flu season. Symptoms include

Nausea and vomiting
Listlessness
Personality change - such as irritability, combativeness or confusion
Delirium
Convulsions
Loss of consciousness

If these symptoms occur soon after a viral illness, seek medical attention immediately. Reye syndrome can lead to a coma and brain death, so quick diagnosis and treatment are critical. Treatment focuses on preventing brain damage. There is no cure.

The cause of Reye syndrome is unknown. However, studies have shown that taking aspirin increases the risk of getting it. Because of that, health care professionals now recommend other pain relievers for young patients.

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Reye Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
Reye's Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary

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- Reye's Syndrome(American Liver Foundation)
- Reye's Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Ammonia Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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- What Is the Role of Aspirin?(National Reye's Syndrome Foundation)
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- After Reye's Syndrome(National Reye's Syndrome Foundation)
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- Treatment of Reye's Syndrome(National Reye's Syndrome Foundation)
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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- National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
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