Consider yourself l ucky that Reye's was diagnosed early enough for you to have received successful treatment. In addition to an increase in brain pressure, Reye's Syndrome causes an abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver and other organs. Some research has made an association between taking aspirin for viral infections and the development of Reye's Syndrome. Early diagnosis of Reye's Syndrome is crucial to preventing brain damage, which can result in mental and physical disabilities. Once diagnosed, the disease can be managed, primarily through measures that reduce swelling in the brain.
Recovery is related to the severity of swelling in the brain.
In cases where a person survives Reye's but with some damage, the long-term effects usually involve subtle learning disabilities.