10 Side Effects of Radiation
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Radiation Side Effect #2: Fatigue
Being ill or injured in some way is often very draining on the body. Internally, your body can be working on overdrive to combat illness and fix wounds. This uses up a lot of resources and it can be exhausting. Patients that are undergoing radiation therapy will often also complain that they are feeling fatigued.
Being bombarded with radiation is very tiring on the body. Patients will generally not begin to feel fatigue for several weeks after the radiation has started. The fatigue can continue to worsen as treatment continues and can continue for some time after radiation has stopped. Other symptoms such as lack of appetite and difficulty sleeping can add to fatigue.
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