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Radiation sickness
A group of conditions that occur within 24 hours of exposure to high amounts of radiation.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
Symptoms
Risk factors
Personal
Related questions
A 32-year old male asked:
Years ago I had 25+ radiation tests of various types. Cts, thallium, vq, X-rays. I'm worried if I ever have another i'll get radiation sickness??
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What is radiation therapy?
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Is radiation therapy painful?
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Does radiation affect fertility?
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Would radiation damage my computer?
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Can radiation therapy cause nausea?
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What is chronic radiation enteritis?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is radiation therapy useful for?
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What is the cost of radiation therapy?
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A 21-year old asked:
What is the goal of radiation therapy?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Why would I need radiation for my pilots?
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A 23-year old asked:
Can radiation treatment cause pneumonia?
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A 48-year old asked:
How does radiation help with osteosarcoma?
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A 21-year old asked:
What are the problems of radiation therapy?
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A 21-year old asked:
How many weeks does radiation therapy last?
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A 28-year old asked:
Can radiation therapy increase cell growth?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is the radiation therapy a risky thing to do?
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A 47-year old asked:
Does radiation therapy cause dental problems?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the treatment for proctitis radiation?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is radiation from airplanes harmful to my baby?
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A 78-year old male asked:
procrdure for urinery stricture after radiation?
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A 45-year old asked:
What do you wear while having radiation therapy?
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A 33-year old asked:
How effective is radiation treatment of prostate?
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A 31-year old asked:
Please help me? What happens in radiation therapy?
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A 36-year old asked:
How is the strength of radiation therapy measured?
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A 21-year old asked:
What can I expect during radiation plaque surgery?
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A 24-year old asked:
How long is the average radiation therapy session?
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A 31-year old asked:
What should you eat after oral radiation treatment?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it possible to feel radiation of tvs/ electronics?
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How will we know if the radiation therapy is working?
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