The underlying problem in Reye syndrome seems to be dysfunction of the small, energy-producing structures within the body's cells (the mitochondria). The blood becomes more acidic, ammonia levels increase, and sugar levels drop.
Reye's syndrome causes fatty accumulation in the organs of the body, especially the liver. In the brain, it causes fluid accumulation (edema ),
Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome
As many as 30% of children and teenagers who develop Reye's syndrome die
In the United States, the most common age for Reye syndrome is six to eight years. Reye syndrome is extremely rare in individuals over the age of 18.
Reye's Syndrome is associated with the use of aspirin or salicylate-containing products. See Related Links.
Children with flu or chicken pox should not be given bismuth subsalicylate. It can lead to Reye's syndrome
Diagnosis involves blood tests to determine the levels of certain liver enzymes, which are highly elevated in Reye's syndrome.
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Reye's syndrome causes fatty accumulation in the organs of the body, especially the liver. In the brain, it causes fluid accumulation (edema ),
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Reye syndrome primarily strikes children and adolescents who have recently recovered from a viral infection, particularly chicken pox or influenza.