What are the side effects of radiotherapy

summary

Under normal circumstances, when people are in the treatment of some serious diseases, radiotherapy is the most commonly used way of treatment, but there are certain side effects in the use of radiotherapy. Let's understand the side effects of radiotherapy.

What are the side effects of radiotherapy

One: systemic reaction. Performance for a series of functional disorders and disorders, such as mental depression, loss of appetite, physical weakness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, fullness after eating and so on, for the lighter reaction, in the face of this reaction at ordinary times can not do any treatment, but for the heavier reaction, it should be treated.

Second, local reaction. Dry skin is characterized by pruritus, pigmentation and peeling, which 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. If ulceration occurs, MEBO can be applied to the local area and radiotherapy should be suspended.

Third: mucosal reaction. The symptoms included redness, swelling, erythema, hyperemia of oral mucosa, decreased secretion, dry mouth, slight pain and little food intake. During this period, you should keep your mouth clean. After meals, you should brush your teeth with soft hair brush and double fluoride toothpaste. You should eat soft food instead of cold, hard and overheated food. You can take heat clearing and detoxification drugs, such as Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets and Liushen pills.

matters needing attention

After making clear the side effects of radiotherapy, people should also avoid eating spicy food after radiotherapy.