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Reyes syndrome

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Symptoms:

a history of preceding URI or chickenpox (about 1 week previously)
nausea
vomiting (possible)
mental status changes
lethargy
confusion
combative behavior
loss of consciousness or coma may develop
seizures
unusual posturing (decerebrate posture -- the arms are extended straight and turned toward the body, the legs are held straight and the toes are pointed downward)

Other symptoms that may be associated with this disorder:

weakness in arms or legs
muscle function loss or paralysis of the arms or legs
double vision
speech difficulties
hearing loss

Signs and tests:

blood chemistry tests shows low glucose (hypoglycemia)
elevated liver enzymes (liver function tests)
elevated serum ammonia test
a liver biopsy
a spinal tap for cerebral spinal fluid analysis
a neurological examination
a head CT or head MRI scan that rules out other causes of mental status changes
a variety of other tests that may be indicated

Digestive system organs

Digestive system organs

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