Review: Reye's Syndrome in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Abstract

Reye's syndrome is a serious condition that causes swelling of the liver and brain. It can occur at any age, but it usually affects children and teenagers after a viral infection, most commonly the flu or chickenpox. Reye's syndrome is rare. This condition is also known as Reye's syndrome. Symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness require emergency treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of Reye's syndrome can save a child's life. Aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome in children or teenagers with the flu or chickenpox. Do not give aspirin to children or teenagers. For fever or pain, consider giving your child acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) for infants or children. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen for infants or children are safer alternatives to aspirin.