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Conditions›Digestive diseases›Gastrointestinal disorders›Liver diseases›Reye's syndrome

Reye's syndrome

A rare but serious condition in children that causes confusion, swelling in the brain, and liver damage.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 42 years experience
Is a type of:Liver diseases
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Rare

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Rare

Symptoms

Irritability
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Confusion
Drowsiness
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent cough or cold

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