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Can A Child Be Given Aspirin For Headache?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: My non-educated husband just gave my 11 year old son ASPIRIN for a headache. Will he be ok?
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Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (45 minutes later)
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.
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Can A Child Be Given Aspirin For Headache?

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.