Reye syndrome is sudden (acute) brain damage (encephalopathy) and liver function problems of unknown cause.
The syndrome has occurred with the use of aspirin to treat chickenpox or the flu in children. However, it has become very uncommon since aspirin is no longer recommended for routine use in children.
Reye syndrome is most often seen in children ages 4 - 12. Most cases that occur with chickenpox are in children ages 5 - 9. Cases that occur with the...
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Alternative NamesResources - Reye syndromeInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on Reye Syndrome:National Reye's... Read more »
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Alstrm syndrome is a very rare inherited disease that can lead to blindness, deafness, diabetes, and obesity.Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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Exogenous Cushing syndrome is a form of Cushing syndrome that occurs in people taking glucocorticoid (also called corticosteroid) hormones, such as... Read more »
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There is no specific treatment for this syndrome. Treatment for symptoms may include:Diabetes medicationHearing aidsHeart medicationsThyroid hormone... Read more »
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Blindness or severe vision impairment in infancyDark patches of skin (acanthosis nigricans)DeafnessImpaired heart function (cardiomyopathy), which... Read more »