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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Upset After An Exposure To Radiation
Question: Hello I have been exposed to iodized radation, and have been sick at my stomach for 6 days. my husband had iodized radation therapy for his over active thyroid 8 days ago my thyroid is under active , and I take armor thyroid for this could it be the cause for my naseau , vomiting,and headache.
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Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Good day.
In fact, it is better to keep a safe distance of around 2 meters from the person after radio iodine treatment for at least 10-12 days. This type of radiation doesn't travel beyond 2 meters.
I do not personally feel that your stomach upset is directly related to exposure to radiation..
What is your latest TSH result? Do you have fever? Any change in bowel movements?
Regards
Binu
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Good day.
In fact, it is better to keep a safe distance of around 2 meters from the person after radio iodine treatment for at least 10-12 days. This type of radiation doesn't travel beyond 2 meters.
I do not personally feel that your stomach upset is directly related to exposure to radiation..
What is your latest TSH result? Do you have fever? Any change in bowel movements?
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unfortunately i am not able to open your attachments. If you have had close contact with your husband for that long period soon after radiotherapy, there are chances of radiation exposure.Initially the radiation can cause thyroiditis which means , the thyroid gland swells up and pump out all stored hormones. This would cause palpitations, warmth in body, may cause increased bowel movements etc. So i cant say 100% that the your symptoms are not related to radiation exposure. In thyroditis, you expect a high T3 and T4 value and a supressed TSH. To confirm, you may do a Thyroid funtion test. Other possibility is a simpple viral inection which is causing all your symptoms. An examination of your pulse and thyroid may give some clue.
Regards
B
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unfortunately i am not able to open your attachments. If you have had close contact with your husband for that long period soon after radiotherapy, there are chances of radiation exposure.Initially the radiation can cause thyroiditis which means , the thyroid gland swells up and pump out all stored hormones. This would cause palpitations, warmth in body, may cause increased bowel movements etc. So i cant say 100% that the your symptoms are not related to radiation exposure. In thyroditis, you expect a high T3 and T4 value and a supressed TSH. To confirm, you may do a Thyroid funtion test. Other possibility is a simpple viral inection which is causing all your symptoms. An examination of your pulse and thyroid may give some clue.
Regards
B
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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