Radiation enteropathy causes

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is the syndrome that develops after the intestine is exposed to radiation.

• Radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.

• Along with the cancer cells, radiation therapy may also damage cells that make up the lining of the intestines.

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