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Reye Syndrome On this page: … brain swelling and liver damage. It may be related to using aspirin to treat viral infections. Reye syndrome can lead to … or influenza (flu) and who took medicines that contain aspirin. Reye syndrome cannot spread from child to child. …
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Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File … reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin®) has been strongly linked to Reye syndrome. Do not give ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms …
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Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: … your doctor tells you to do so because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be sure to follow the non-prescription medicine …
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Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart …
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… Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer? On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Studies seem to show that daily aspirin use helps prevent some types of cancer, such as colon cancer. But daily aspirin use increases the risk of bleeding inside your body, …
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Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in the arteries. Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. …
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… Klinefelter Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Klinefelter syndrome? Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that affects males. …
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… Metabolic Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that may include too …
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… HELLP Syndrome On this page: What is HELLP syndrome? HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening liver disorder thought to be …
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… Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause … Support What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's …