Other conditions with symptoms similar to Reye's syndrome
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Other conditions with symptoms similar to Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndrome is very rare, and many disorders have similar symptoms. Other diseases and conditions that will be considered as a cause of symptoms before a diagnosis of Reye's syndrome is made include:
- Metabolism problems. Most of these disorders are related to liver enzyme defects or protein and fatty metabolism problems and are usually diagnosed before a child is 3 years of age. Symptoms often include frequent low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), an enlarged heart, and muscle weakness. Another child in the family usually has the disorder as well.
- Effects of drugs (drug intoxication), such as aspirin.
- Poisoning, including from illegal drugs.
- Head injury that a parent or adult may not have seen or known about.
- Infection of the brain and spinal cord.
- Kidney failure.
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| Author | Sabra L. Katz-Wise |
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | October 12, 2006 |
| Last updated: | October 12, 2006 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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