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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | '''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | |||
*When the abdomen receives radiation, there is always some nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. | |||
*In most cases, the symptoms get better 2 - 3 weeks after treatment ends. | |||
*However, when this condition develops, symptoms may last for a long period of time. Long-term (chronic) enteritis is rarely curable. | |||
==Possible complications== | |||
*Bleeding and [[anemia (patient information)|anemia]] | |||
*[[Dehydration]] | |||
*[[Malabsorption]] | |||
*[[Malnutrition]] | |||
*[[Weight loss]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} |
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Overview
Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is the syndrome that develops after the intestine is exposed to radiation.
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
- When the abdomen receives radiation, there is always some nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- In most cases, the symptoms get better 2 - 3 weeks after treatment ends.
- However, when this condition develops, symptoms may last for a long period of time. Long-term (chronic) enteritis is rarely curable.
Possible complications
- Bleeding and anemia
- Dehydration
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Weight loss