Reye Syndrome
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Reye syndrome is a rare but serious disorder that mainly affects the liver and the brain, and that occurs above all in children and adolescents, frequently after a viral infection. It requires immediate attention.
Warning signs: Persistent vomiting, changes in behavior, drowsiness, or confusion that appear during recovery from a viral illness.
When to seek attention? If a child recovering from an infection has repeated vomiting along with drowsiness or strange behavior, it is an emergency that warrants attention without delay.
Who treats it? The pediatrician is the professional who evaluates and guides the management of this condition in children. In the presence of these signs during or after a viral illness, the prudent course is to seek attention immediately for evaluation.
Data on 17 doctors who treat reye syndrome
Which specialist treats reye syndrome?
When Reye syndrome is suspected or diagnosed, you should see a pediatrician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in reye syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is reye syndrome?
Reye syndrome is a rare but serious disorder that mainly affects the liver and the brain, and that occurs above all in children and adolescents, frequently after a viral infection. It requires immediate attention.
Which doctor treats reye syndrome?
When Reye syndrome is suspected or diagnosed, you should see a pediatrician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.