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Hypersensitive People & Radiation Treatments

Hypersensitivity conditions include four types: Type I is immediate hypersensitivity reactions, type II cytotoxic hypersensitivity is a toxic effect on cells, type III is immune-complex reactions and type IV is delayed hypersensitivity reactions. The hypersensitivity that each individual may suffer from varies; some hypersensitive individuals can suffer from several different ailments. Some individuals are hypersensitive due to allergies others radiation. The reaction varies depending on the individual person.

  1. Radiation Treatments and Hypersensitivity:

    • Radiation treatments affect hypersensitive people when undergoing treatment for various diseases, such as cancer. Those who are affected by radiation treatment may also complain of hypersensitivity when in areas with many electrical devices; such as computers, televisions and power lines. Determining the root cause of the hypersensitivity can take time and avoiding specific areas will prevent symptoms caused by hypersensitivity.

    Studies on Radiation Treatment and Hypersensitivity:

    • Physicians have been studying radiation treatment and the causes of hypersensitivity for many years. Individuals avoiding areas that have a higher current of electricity seems to help suffers. Unfortunately, a vast majority of studies have contradicted each other causing the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine that hypersensitivity to radiation treatments is not a complete diagnosis. To assist physicians in determining their findings WHO has developed surveys for the individuals that suffer with hypersensitivity to help in determining a diagnosis.

    Symptoms:

    • Individuals that complain of hypersensitivity due to radiation treatments may suffer from dizziness, nausea, irregular heart beat, tiredness and headaches. When determining if the individual is hypersensitive to radiation the physician will ask the individual a series of questions and for some may request lab work to ensure that radiation is the cause of hypersensitivity and not an underlying health issue.

    Diagnosis

    • Hypersensitivity to radiation treatments or other treatments is not a considered a confirmed diagnosis. Before finalizing the diagnosis as being hypersensitivity the individual will undergo lab work and the physician may refer the individual to a psychiatrist to ensure that the individual do not have an underlying problem, such as depression and anxiety.

    Treatment:

    • Treatment varies depending on the individual. In many studies it is determined that the individual has an underlying health issue and is not hypersensitive. For those who have hypersensitivity to radiation treatments, another form of treatment is discussed with the individual. Avoiding what causes hypersensitive reactions generally helps the individual live a more productive lifestyle.

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