Acute Radiation Syndrome – Causes and Evaluation

June 27, 2013

Acute radiation syndrome occurs when exposed to extensive ionizing radiation, more than 0.1Gy within a very short period, rather in less than an hour. Radioactive exposure could be through inhalation…

Acute Radiation Syndrome – Definition and Diagnosis

June 27, 2013

Acute radiation syndrome is an illness occurring due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. Radiation could be non-ionizing or ionizing. Absorption of radioactive particles through open wounds or skin pores…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Lifestyle Changes and Self-Help

June 26, 2013

Acute radiation sickness affects bone marrow and hence production of white and red blood cells in your body is severely affected. You suffer from chronic fatigue and regular infections. Often,…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Prevention and Coping

June 26, 2013

Best way to prevent acute radiation sickness due to radiation exposure is to stay away from places with high radiation risk like nuclear weapon detonation or explosion sites, nuclear accident…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Home Remedies and Alternative Therapies

June 26, 2013

Alternative therapies and home remedies to treat acute radiation sickness include homeopathy. Various homeopathic medications help relieve symptoms of acute radiation sickness. Always take advice of a competent homeopathic practitioner.

Acute Radiation Sickness – Clinical Trials and Research Studies

June 26, 2013

Acute radiation sickness could be due to accidental radiation exposure as in the case of nuclear accidents or intentional as in the case of radiation therapies for medical purposes. Either…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Treatments and Medications

June 26, 2013

Primary aims of treating acute radiation sickness are - caring for serious injuries and burns, preventing further radioactive contamination or decontamination, managing pain, easing symptoms. Radiation exposure cannot be treated…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

June 26, 2013

Diagnosis of acute radiation sickness is primarily based on your symptoms and radiation exposure. Accurate diagnosis of acute radiation sickness is difficult. Symptoms like nausea and vomiting are instant while…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Complications and Risk Factors

June 26, 2013

Acute radiation sickness causes serious complications Mental instability, anxiety, high probability of skin diseases and changes, development of cancer later in life. Complications due to radiation exposure depend on type…

Acute Radiation Sickness – Signs and Symptoms

June 26, 2013

Signs and symptoms of acute radiation sickness depend on these factors amount of radiation absorbed, whether radiation is internal or external, strength of radiated energy. Severity of symptoms is decided…