What Is Reye's Syndrome?
9. What Is the Treatment?
When a child is diagnosed with Reye’s syndrome, admission to the hospital is usually required. In more severe cases, the child is admitted into the intensive care unit until stable. The first line of treatment is the use of intravenous fluids to address dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. Keeping the body temperature stable may also involve the use of cooling blankets while in the hospital.
Medications are also used to treat the symptoms and to prevent permanent damage from the swelling of the organs. Diuretics reduce intracranial pressure and lessen the chance of brain damage due to brain tissue swelling. Problems with the liver can cause bleeding issues in the body, so additional medications such as plasma or vitamin K may be administered to minimize abnormal bleeding.
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