Guide To The Symptoms Of Reye's Syndrome

Seizures

Seizures occur when the brain becomes dangerously swollen, and they require emergency treatment. Parents should seek emergency medical help immediately if their child has convulsions or seizures, or if they lose consciousness unexpectedly. Brain swelling causes pressure inside the skull to increase. In some cases, the pressure prevents blood flow to the brain, which can lead to the death of brain tissue. If swelling blocks other fluid from naturally leaving the brain, the condition can get even worse. A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Some individuals with epilepsy experience seizures commonly and don't require medical treatment if the seizure doesn't last more than five minutes. But if the child doesn't have a history of seizures, a sudden seizure is a medical emergency that must be evaluated and treated to make sure serious neurological conditions aren't present.

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