radiation enteritis

Radiation Diet: Nutritional Management During Radiotherapy

1. Introduction A “radiation diet” refers to a highly specific, clinically directed nutritional protocol utilized by oncology patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. Radiotherapy is a powerful oncological tool designed to eradicate malignant cells by damaging their DNA. However, the ionizing radiation invariably affects the healthy, rapidly dividing cells in the immediate vicinity … Read more

Radiation Enteritis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Care

1. Introduction to Radiation Enteritis Radiation enteritis is a complex, iatrogenic inflammatory and fibrotic condition affecting the intestines, occurring as a direct complication of pelvic or abdominal radiation therapy used in the treatment of various malignancies. The immediate clinical consequence of radiation exposure is acute mucosal damage, leading to severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and malabsorption. … Read more