I have a bunion but my toe is also very stiff and painful. It is certainly possible to have a bunion and hallux rigidus at the same time. Usually one is more of a problem than the other. The nature of the surgery is generally decided by which the more prevalent problem is.
Reye's (Ryes) syndrome is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain. Reye's syndrome most often affects children and teenagers recovering from a viral infection, most commonly the flu or chickenpox. Signs and symptoms such as confusion, seizures and loss of consciousness require emergency treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of Reye's syndrome can save a child's life.
PubMed Citation (Description of 3 children presenting with Reye syndrome-like symptoms with fatal outcome; one after a warfarin [rat poison] overdose, one having warfarin detected in urine after eating grass, and one with history of respiratory infection; all had microvesicular fat on autopsy). Roberts MH, Johnston FR.