Radiation enteropathy natural history, complications, and prognosis

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.

• When the abdomen receives radiation, there is always some nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• In most cases, the symptoms get better 2 – 3 weeks after treatment ends.

• However, when this condition develops, symptoms may last for a long period of time. Long-term (chronic) enteritis is rarely curable.

• Bleeding and anemia
• Dehydration
• Malabsorption
• Malnutrition
• Weight loss

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