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Can A Child Be Given Aspirin For Headache?
Posted on
Sun, 6 Nov 2016
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Sun, 6 Nov 2016
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Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Question : My non-educated husband just gave my 11 year old son ASPIRIN for a headache. Will he be ok?
Brief Answer:
Chances of Aspirin toxicity are very low
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Aspirin is not supposed to used in children <12 years who have or who are recovering from chickenpox or flu symptoms due to the association with Reye's syndrome.
Reye syndrome is a rapidly progressive encephalopathy which may include vomiting, personality changes, confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness. Jaundice or yellowing of the skin may be present.
If your son begins to have any of those symptoms above, I would recommend taking him to the emergency room so he can have blood work done. The treatment is supportive, which means there is no none treatment.
The chances are very low and very unlikely. I would not be concerned if I were you.
Chances of Aspirin toxicity are very low
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Aspirin is not supposed to used in children <12 years who have or who are recovering from chickenpox or flu symptoms due to the association with Reye's syndrome.
Reye syndrome is a rapidly progressive encephalopathy which may include vomiting, personality changes, confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness. Jaundice or yellowing of the skin may be present.
If your son begins to have any of those symptoms above, I would recommend taking him to the emergency room so he can have blood work done. The treatment is supportive, which means there is no none treatment.
The chances are very low and very unlikely. I would not be concerned if I were you.
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