Radiation sickness

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radiation sickness - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

ARS is also known as radiation sickness or radiation toxicity. ...
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radiation sickness - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)

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Causes of radiation sickness (Source: MedLinePlus)

The causes include: Accidental exposure to high doses of radiation such as a nuclear power plant accidents ; Exposure to excessive radiation for medical treatments. ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of radiation sickness (Source: MedLinePlus)

Bleeding from the nose , mouth, gums, and rectum; Bloody stool; Bruising; Dehydration ; Diarrhea; Fainting; Fatigue; Hair loss; Inflammation of exposed areas (redness, tenderness, swelling, bleeding); Mouth ulcers; Nausea and vomiting; Open sores on the skin; Skin burns (redness, blistering ); Sloughing of skin; Ulcers in the esophagus, stomach or intestines; Vomiting blood ; Weakness. Your doctor will advise you how best to treat these symptoms. Medications may be prescribed to help reduce nausea, vomiting, and pain. Blood transfusions may be given for anemia . Antibiotics are used to prevent or fight infections. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on radiation sickness

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