Diseases
radiation syndrome
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Overview
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) (sometimes known as radiation toxicity or radiation sickness) is an acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body (or most of the body) by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time (usually a matter of minutes).
Symptoms
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhea, headache, and fever
- dizziness and disorientation
- weakness and fatigue
- bloody vomit and stools from internal bleeding, and hair loss
Causes
- radiation is the energy released from atoms as either a wave or a tiny particle of matter. radiation sickness is caused by exposure to a high dose of radiation
Risk factors
- environmental hazards
- occupational hazards
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- known exposure.
- vomiting and other symptoms
- dosimeter.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is radiation syndrome?
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) (sometimes known as radiation toxicity or radiation sickness) is an acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body (or most of the body) by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time (usually a matter of minutes).
What are the symptoms of radiation syndrome?
nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fever, dizziness and disorientation, weakness and fatigue, bloody vomit and stools from internal bleeding, and hair loss
What causes radiation syndrome?
radiation is the energy released from atoms as either a wave or a tiny particle of matter. radiation sickness is caused by exposure to a high dose of radiation
Which medicines are used for radiation syndrome?
filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, romiplostim
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