What are the effects of radiation on a fetus?

What are the effects of radiation on a fetus?

Depending on the stage of fetal development, the health consequences of exposure at doses greater than 0.5 Gy can be severe, even if such a dose is too low to cause an immediate effect for the mother. The health consequences can include growth restriction, malformations, impaired brain function, and cancer.

What are the effects of radiation poisoning?

Possible symptoms include:

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Headache.
• Fever.
• Dizziness and disorientation.
• Weakness and fatigue.
• Hair loss.
• Bloody vomit and stools from internal bleeding.

What are the 4 stages of acute radiation syndrome?

The Four Stages of ARS There is the prodromal stage (N-V-D stage), latent stage, manifest illness stage, and recovery or death.

Does radiation have long term effects?

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause long-term side effects to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These include: Hearing loss from high doses of chemotherapy, especially drugs like cisplatin (multiple brand names) Increased risk of stroke from high doses of radiation to the brain.

What are the long-term effects of breast radiation?

Long-term side effects can last beyond a year after treatment. They may include a slight darkening of your skin, enlarged pores on your breast, more or less sensitive skin, thickening of breast tissue or skin, and a change in the size of the breast.

How does radiotherapy make you feel?

Many people having radiotherapy feel tired (fatigued) a lot of the time or become tired very easily from doing everyday activities. This usually starts during treatment and can continue for several weeks or months after treatment finishes. It can help to: get plenty of rest.

How can I regain my taste buds after radiation?

Suck on lemon drops or mints or chew gum after eating to get rid of the undesirable tastes that linger. Try marinating meat or poultry in fruit juice, wine, vinegar-based salad dressing, or other sauces for more taste. Experiment with spices and herbs. Some people find they like spicier foods at this time.

Does taste come back after radiation?

Taste changes caused by radiation treatment usually start to improve 3 weeks to 2 months after treatment ends. Taste changes may continue to improve for about a year. If salivary glands are harmed, then the sense of taste may not fully return to the way it was before treatment.