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'''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | '''Radiation enteropathy''' or '''radiation enteritis''' is the syndrome that develops after the [[intestine]] is exposed to [[radiation]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*The health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history. | |||
*Tests are not needed very often, but may include: | |||
:*Barium x-ray examination | |||
:*Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy | |||
:*Upper endoscopy | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is the syndrome that develops after the intestine is exposed to radiation.
Diagnosis
- The health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history.
- Tests are not needed very often, but may include:
- Barium x-ray examination
- Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy