10 Side Effects of Radiation
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Radiation Side Effect #3: Appetite Loss
While it is important not to overeat, it is equally important to eat enough. Otherwise, your body will struggle to get the energy and nutrition that it needs. This is especially the case when we are ill because our body needs extra resources to try and heal itself. Unfortunately, though, illnesses will often be accompanied by a loss of appetite.
Patients are likely to begin experiencing a loss of appetite a few weeks or so into radiation therapy. This can be made worse if treatment is done on the head or neck area as the treatment can change the way that food tastes. Regardless of appetite loss, it is important that the patient continues to get plenty of nutrition.
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