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	= Radiation ~~Burns~~ =		{{SI}}
			{{Infobox medical condition
	[[File:~~Fluoroscopy burn~~.jpg\|~~thumb~~\|~~Example of a~~ radiation burn on skin.\|~~alt~~=~~Example of~~ Radiation ~~Burn~~]]		\| name = Radiation burn
			\| image = [[File:Fluoroscopy_burn.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = A radiation burn caused by [[fluoroscopy]]
			\| synonyms = [[Radiation dermatitis]]
			\| field = [[Dermatology]], [[Radiology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Redness]], [[blistering]], [[peeling skin]], [[ulceration]]
			\| complications = [[Infection]], [[chronic pain]], [[scarring]], [[skin cancer]]
			\| onset = Minutes to hours after exposure, can be delayed
			\| duration = Days to weeks, chronic cases may persist
			\| causes = [[Ionizing radiation]] exposure
			\| risks = [[Radiation therapy]], [[nuclear accidents]], [[radiological procedures]]
			\| diagnosis = Clinical evaluation, [[biopsy]]
			\| differential = [[Thermal burn]], [[chemical burn]], [[sunburn]]
			\| prevention = Limiting exposure, protective shielding, monitoring radiation doses
			\| treatment = [[Wound care]], [[topical steroids]], [[pain management]], [[surgery]]
			\| prognosis = Varies, can be severe in high-dose exposures
			\| frequency = Rare, more common in medical settings
			}}
	'''Radiation burns''' are injuries to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radiation. The sources of radiation can be varied, including X-rays, radium, sunlight (UV radiation), and radiation from atomic or nuclear reactions. Radiation burns are a serious health concern that can result from medical treatments, occupational exposure, accidental exposure, or even prolonged exposure to natural sunlight.		'''Radiation burns''' are injuries to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radiation. The sources of radiation can be varied, including X-rays, radium, sunlight (UV radiation), and radiation from atomic or nuclear reactions. Radiation burns are a serious health concern that can result from medical treatments, occupational exposure, accidental exposure, or even prolonged exposure to natural sunlight.

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	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Radiation burns can be caused by:		Radiation burns can be caused by:
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	* Atomic or nuclear radiation from accidents or exposure to radioactive materials		* Atomic or nuclear radiation from accidents or exposure to radioactive materials
	* Other types of radiant energy, including laser and microwave radiation		* Other types of radiant energy, including laser and microwave radiation

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	Symptoms of radiation burns vary depending on the radiation source and exposure duration but can include:		Symptoms of radiation burns vary depending on the radiation source and exposure duration but can include:
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	* Hair loss at the exposure site		* Hair loss at the exposure site
	* Fatigue and weakness if systemic exposure occurs		* Fatigue and weakness if systemic exposure occurs

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Diagnosis of radiation burns involves:		Diagnosis of radiation burns involves:
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	* Blood tests to assess for radiation sickness in cases of systemic exposure		* Blood tests to assess for radiation sickness in cases of systemic exposure
	* Imaging tests to determine underlying tissue damage		* Imaging tests to determine underlying tissue damage

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for radiation burns depends on the severity of the burn and may include:		Treatment for radiation burns depends on the severity of the burn and may include:
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	* Surgical intervention for severe burns, including skin grafts		* Surgical intervention for severe burns, including skin grafts
	* Management of systemic symptoms if radiation sickness has occurred		* Management of systemic symptoms if radiation sickness has occurred

	== Prevention ==		== Prevention ==
	Prevention of radiation burns is critical, especially for individuals in high-risk occupations or undergoing medical treatments involving radiation:		Prevention of radiation burns is critical, especially for individuals in high-risk occupations or undergoing medical treatments involving radiation:
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	* Proper shielding of radioactive materials		* Proper shielding of radioactive materials
	* Adhering to safety protocols in medical and industrial settings		* Adhering to safety protocols in medical and industrial settings

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Sunburn]]		* [[Sunburn]]
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	* [[Radiation sickness]]		* [[Radiation sickness]]
	* [[Skin grafting]]		* [[Skin grafting]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/arsphysicianfactsheet.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Acute Radiation Syndrome]		* [https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/arsphysicianfactsheet.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Acute Radiation Syndrome]
	* [https://www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/about/medical_exposure/en/index1.html World Health Organization - Radiation in Medicine]		* [https://www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/about/medical_exposure/en/index1.html World Health Organization - Radiation in Medicine]

	[[Category:Radiology]]		[[Category:Radiology]]
	[[Category:Dermatology]]		[[Category:Dermatology]]

Kondreddy Naveen at 21:05, 16 February 2024

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= Radiation Burns =

[[File:Fluoroscopy burn.jpg|thumb|Example of a radiation burn on skin.|alt=Example of Radiation Burn]]

'''Radiation burns''' are injuries to the skin or other biological tissue caused by exposure to radiation. The sources of radiation can be varied, including X-rays, radium, sunlight (UV radiation), and radiation from atomic or nuclear reactions. Radiation burns are a serious health concern that can result from medical treatments, occupational exposure, accidental exposure, or even prolonged exposure to natural sunlight.

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== Causes ==
Radiation burns can be caused by:
* [[X-ray]] exposure in medical imaging or therapy
* Exposure to radium or other radioactive materials
* Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from prolonged sunlight exposure
* Atomic or nuclear radiation from accidents or exposure to radioactive materials
* Other types of radiant energy, including laser and microwave radiation

== Symptoms ==
Symptoms of radiation burns vary depending on the radiation source and exposure duration but can include:
* Redness and irritation of the skin
* Blistering and peeling
* Ulceration in severe cases
* Hair loss at the exposure site
* Fatigue and weakness if systemic exposure occurs

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of radiation burns involves:
* Patient history to determine potential radiation exposure
* Physical examination of the affected area
* Blood tests to assess for radiation sickness in cases of systemic exposure
* Imaging tests to determine underlying tissue damage

== Treatment ==
Treatment for radiation burns depends on the severity of the burn and may include:
* Topical treatments to manage skin symptoms
* Pain management medications
* Antibiotics to prevent or treat infection
* Surgical intervention for severe burns, including skin grafts
* Management of systemic symptoms if radiation sickness has occurred

== Prevention ==
Prevention of radiation burns is critical, especially for individuals in high-risk occupations or undergoing medical treatments involving radiation:
* Use of protective clothing and equipment
* Limiting exposure duration
* Proper shielding of radioactive materials
* Adhering to safety protocols in medical and industrial settings

== See Also ==
* [[Sunburn]]
* [[Radiation therapy]]
* [[Radiation sickness]]
* [[Skin grafting]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/arsphysicianfactsheet.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Acute Radiation Syndrome]
* [https://www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/about/medical_exposure/en/index1.html World Health Organization - Radiation in Medicine]

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Kondreddy Naveen at 21:05, 16 February 2024