Radiation enteritis


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Digestive system
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs
Alternative Names

Radiation enteropathy; Radiation-induced small bowel injury


Symptoms
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Anorexia

Signs and tests

The health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history. Sometimes, your doctor may order a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy to look at the lining of intestine directly. Biopsies of suspicious areas may also be taken during the procedure.



Review Date: 07/25/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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