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Ways to control the symptoms of radiation enteritis include: Avoid fats and dairy foods (see: lactose intolerance; Eat small meals more often; Take medications that help decrease diarrhea, such as loperamide (talk to your doctor. Sometimes patients need fluids given th...[read article]
Tests for Radiation Enteritis
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope. More
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. More
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A fecal culture is a laboratory test to find organisms in the stool (feces) that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen. More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. See also: C... More
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Stool fats, also known as fecal fats, or fecal lipids, are fats that are excreted in the feces. When secretions from the pancreas and liver are adequate, emulsified... More
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is ins... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope. More
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope. More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Medical Procedures for Radiation Enteritis
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IV fluids - infants; TPN - infants; Intravenous fluids - infants; Hyperalimentation - infants More
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Surgical Procedures for Radiation Enteritis
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Colorectal Resection
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Presacral Sympathectomy
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Argon Laser Photocoagulation
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Prescribed Medications for Radiation Enteritis
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Radiation Enteritis
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
