What are the side effects of postoperative radiotherapy

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Radiotherapy is the abbreviation of radiotherapy. Many people don't know much about it, that is to say, it is a physical therapy to eliminate the focus with radiation. Radiotherapy as an important means of treatment of malignant tumors, for many cancers can produce good results. Radiotherapy can not reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy, nor can chemotherapy reduce the damage of radiotherapy. What are the side effects of radiotherapy. Now let me introduce it to you

What are the side effects of postoperative radiotherapy

First: mild mucosal reaction: the oral mucosa is red and swollen, erythema, hyperemia, reduced secretion, dry mouth, slight pain, eating less. Moderate: obvious congestion and edema in the oropharynx, spotty leukoplakia and ulcer formation, obvious pain, dysphagia; severe: oral mucosa hyperemia, erosion, bleeding, fusion into leukoplakia, ulcer aggravation, purulent secretion, severe pain, inability to eat, and occasional fever,

Second: skin reaction dry skin performance for skin itching, pigmentation and peeling, can produce permanent light brown spots. Wet skin is characterized by eczema and blisters at the irradiation site. In severe cases, it can cause erosion and ulceration. In case of ulceration, MEBO can be applied to the local area and radiotherapy should be suspended

Third: systemic reactions are manifested as a series of functional disorders and disorders, such as mental depression, loss of appetite, physical weakness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, fullness after eating, etc. mild cases can not be treated, severe cases should be treated in time, combined with traditional Chinese medicine, to improve the body's immunity

matters needing attention

Patients often suffer from anorexia, nausea, vomiting and other adverse reactions due to radiation damage. Nutrition should be strengthened according to the specific situation of patients. For example, we should encourage people to eat more vegetables rich in vitamin A, more milk, cod liver oil, eggs and other high protein and digestible diets to help the body repair damaged tissues.