Radiation enteropathy; Radiation-induced small bowel injury
Symptoms:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss
Anorexia
Signs and tests:
Usually, diagnosis is made by physical exam and history. Occasionally, 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: 7/19/2004
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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