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Reye's Syndrome : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Disability
  • Liver Failure
  • Chronic Brain Damage

Complications Overview Articles

Reye syndrome
ComaPermanent brain damageSeizuresUntreated, seizures and coma may be life-threatening.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 1, 2008
Reye's Syndrome
The mortality rate for Reye's syndrome is between 30–50%. The likelihood of recovery is increased to 90% by early diagnosis and treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Reye Syndrome
The liver functioning is usually fully recovered, but brain damage will leave permanent deficits. When Reye syndrome is diagnosed earlier in its course, aggressive treatment can be started to slow the progress of damaging brain swelling, improving...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Reye's Syndrome
The mortality rate for Reye's syndrome is between 30 and 50 percent. The likelihood of recovery is increased to 90 percent by early diagnosis and treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Complications Articles

Coma
Coma, from the Greek word"koma," meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli(actions which, when performed on a he...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Coma
Coma, from the Greek word koma, meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli(actions which, when performed on a hea...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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