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(Y63.2) Overdose of radiation given during therapy
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19 147 in individuals diagnosis overdose of radiation given during therapy confirmed
4 061 deaths with diagnosis overdose of radiation given during therapy
21% mortality rate associated with the disease overdose of radiation given during therapy
Diagnosis overdose of radiation given during therapy is diagnosed Women are 1.16% more likely than Men
9 462
Men receive the diagnosis overdose of radiation given during therapy
2 677 (28.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis overdose of radiation given during therapy
1 384 (14.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease overdose of radiation given during therapy - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 45-49
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 25-29, 50-59, 65-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 30-49, 60-64, 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-44, 55-64, 75-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 45-54, 65-74, 80-84
Disease Features overdose of radiation given during therapy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Overdose of radiation given during therapy - what does this mean
Radiation overdose occurs when a patient is exposed to more radiation than is necessary for the intended medical purpose. this can happen when the radiation dosage is miscalculated, when radiation is given for too long a period of time, or when the wrong type of radiation is used. in some cases, an overdose of radiation can cause serious tissue damage and long-term health complications.
What happens during the disease - overdose of radiation given during therapy
Overdose of radiation given during therapy can lead to a variety of pathologic changes depending on the type of radiation and the dose given. in general, radiation can cause damage to the dna of cells, leading to cell death or mutation. this can lead to tissue damage, inflammation, and organ dysfunction. in extreme cases, radiation overdose can cause severe tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to measure levels of white and red blood cells.
- Order a bone marrow biopsy to evaluate the number of cells in the bone marrow.
- Order a blood chemistry test to measure levels of electrolytes, enzymes, and proteins.
- Order a CT scan to assess the amount of radiation absorbed by the body.
- Order an MRI scan to evaluate the damage to the organs.
- Order a urine test to measure the levels of radiation in the body.
- Order a thyroid scan to assess any damage to the thyroid gland.
- Order a lymph node biopsy to evaluate any changes in the lymph nodes.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the effects of the overdose of radiation given during therapy.
- Administer medications to reduce the amount of radiation in the body.
- Provide supportive care to reduce the symptoms of radiation exposure.
- Monitor vital signs and perform regular blood tests to assess the body’s response to radiation.
- Provide nutritional support to help the body recover from radiation exposure.
- Provide psychological support to help the patient cope with the effects of radiation exposure.
- Provide physical therapy to help the patient regain strength and mobility.
- Provide educational resources to help the patient understand the risks and long-term effects of radiation exposure.
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Overdose of radiation given during therapy - Prevention
The best way to prevent an overdose of radiation during therapy is to ensure that the patient receives the correct dose of radiation by carefully following the radiation oncologist's instructions and monitoring the patient's radiation exposure levels throughout the course of treatment. additionally, it is important to use the most up-to-date technology to ensure that the radiation is accurately and precisely targeted to the correct area of the body.