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Can radiation therapy contribute to my colitis?

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Dr. Reza Shirazi answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

No: Radiation is not used to control or improve irritation/ inflammation or infection. Just the opposite, when radiation is used typically to treat cancer, it can cause some transient irritation and inflammation that is managed if needed by medication.

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Reza Shirazi answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Yes : Please see my answer to a very related question. This transient symptom can be managed with medication if severe.

Answered 10/23/2012

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