Radiation SicknessRadiation sickness (also called acute radiation syndrome) happens when a person is exposed to large amounts of radiation all at once. Exposure to small amounts of radiation-like from an X-ray or CT scan-doesn't cause any symptoms. But exposure to large amounts of radiation all at once-like from a nuclear accident-may cause radiation sickness and death. Symptoms of radiation sickness may include: - Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Fever.
- Fatigue.
- Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy.
- Hair loss.
- Skin redness, itching, swelling, or burns.
- Pain.
- Seizures.
People who have been exposed to large amounts of radiation and have these symptoms need to see a doctor right away. Current as of:
July 29, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & R. Steven Tharratt, MD, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
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