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Radiation Enteritis


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Alternate Names : Radiation Enteropathy, Radiation-Induced Small Bowel Injury

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Radiation Enteritis Treatment

If the cancer was found early and symptoms are present during radiation therapy, often radiation can be stopped for a short period of time or the dosage of radiation adjusted. It is important for you to report all symptoms to your doctor so adjustments can be made as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage.

Unfortunately, there often are no good treatments for chronic Radiation Enteritis. Symptomatic control is the best approach. This includes eating small frequent meals and taking anti-diarrheal or anti-spasmodic agents.

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Review Date : 9/4/2002
Reviewed By : Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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