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What Causes Vomiting In A Teenager After Taking Tylenol?

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Question : My 12 yo, 90 lb niece took 22 Tylenol 13 hrs ago. Began vomitting soon after. She was taken to hospital. Her liver counts were checked and found to be normal. (She will be admitted to psych unit) My question is, could liver damage occur even if counts were fine this am?

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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Liver damage could still occur

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Yes, liver damage could still occur even if presently the blood counts and the liver function tests are normal.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Causes Vomiting In A Teenager After Taking Tylenol?

Brief Answer: Liver damage could still occur Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Yes, liver damage could still occur even if presently the blood counts and the liver function tests are normal. Let me know if I could help further. Regards