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Radiation enteritis

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Alternative Names:

Radiation enteropathy; Radiation-induced small bowel injury

Symptoms:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Anorexia

Signs and tests:

The health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history. Sometimes, your doctor may order a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy to look at the lining of intestine directly. Biopsies of suspicious areas may also be taken during the procedure.

• Review Date: 7/25/2006
• Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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