Reyes syndrome

Reyes syndrome is a very rare serious childhood disorder. It affects children who are about to be healthy after an infection of the airways, chickenpox or influenza. Abnormal amounts of fat begins to accumulate in the liver and other organs, with the pressure in the brain is growing rapidly, with the risk of major damage in the brain and liver.

The cause of Reyes syndrome is not known, but we believe that the risk of developing Reyes syndrome is increased if a child with fever receives a specific range of medical treatment (pills). Reyes syndrome can be fatal if the child does not come under treatment immediately.

Symptoms and complications of Reyes syndrome

Reyes syndrome occurs when the child suddenly starts throwing up violently, or is tired, irritable and find it difficult to orient themselves. As the pressure in the brain increases, the symptoms become worse. The Reyes Syndrome is not infectious.

Treatment and prevention of Reyes syndrome

As prevention is the most important is that children under the age of 15 do not receive aspirin (aspirin, kodimagnyl, magnyl, hjertemagnyl, treo) as a pain killer, instead, paracetamol (pamol, pinex, panodil mm.) should be used.

Remember to respond quickly to the first signs in the child. If a child is about to come after. chickenpox, suddenly begins to throw violently up and become apathetic, we immediately react.

The treatment at a hospital's intensive-section, where there is the possibility to monitor the child closely. Getting the pressure in the brain down to normal levels is the goal as well as restore salt and water in the bodyq. If the pressure does not come with medical treatment, it may be necessary to operate.

The disease is extremely rare and not well known throughout Europe.

Child diseases are amongst the worst known to happen to any parent.