G93.7: Reye syndrome
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.
The brain requires a lot of energy for the work it does. As a result, the brain has to have a constant supply of sugar. The brain receives a lot of sugar from the liver. Your liver has been badly damaged. As a result, your brain has received too little sugar so it has been damaged. Initially there are often headaches and a high temperature. Later one may become confused and sleepy. One may also have breathing problems or get spasms.
The precise cause of this disease is unknown. The disorder sometimes occurs after contact with pathogens. It may also be that certain medications have been taken. It is usually children that the disorder affects.
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