Damage Radiation

Radiation damage

Radiation damage is damage caused by exposure of organs and tissues to ionizing radiation.

Ionizing radiation can cause serious harm to human health. It is capable of ionizing atoms and molecules of biological tissues, disrupting their normal functioning.

Sources of ionizing radiation include radioactive substances, X-ray machines, charged particle accelerators, etc.

The damaging effect of radiation depends on the radiation dose. At small doses, functional disorders are possible, at large doses, the development of radiation sickness, even death.

The main manifestations of radiation injury are disturbances in cell division, changes in the immune and endocrine systems. Characteristic lesions are the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract, and skin.

Prevention of radiation damage includes protection from ionizing radiation, dosimetric monitoring, and compliance with the rules for working with radiation sources. When exposed to large doses of radiation, urgent treatment measures are necessary.

Radiation damage is a condition caused by exposure to ionizing radiation on tissues and organs of the body. Such damage may be caused by exposure to radiation from a nuclear power plant accident, nuclear explosion, or other sources of radiation. Damage can range from mild to severe. Depending on the extent and type of injury, immediate treatment at a medical facility or subsequent rehabilitation at home may be required.

The main signs of radiation damage are nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, weakness, fatigue and dizziness. These symptoms may appear immediately after exposure to radiation or several days or weeks later. Severe radiation injuries can lead to the development of malignant tumors, damage