|  | Conditions Treatments | Respiratory Disorders

Harmful Effects of Absorbed Nuclear Radiation

The harmful effects that derive from absorbed nuclear radiation are very dangerous to health and life. Many people who are exposed to radiation begin to show symptoms immediately or overtime.

  1. Ionizing Radiation

    • Ionizing radiation derives from unstable atoms. These unstable atoms release radioactive particles. This type of radiation is what causes damage to cells when it’s absorbed by the human body.

    Cells

    • Whenever the human body absorbs large amounts of radiation it causes immediate cell death and damage to the vascular system. Low doses of radiation exposure, changes the cells genetic code or DNA.

    Cancers

    • Radiation exposure can create a biophysical change in its victims. With radiation absorption, cells sometimes incorrectly repair themselves and this could result in various cancers such as leukemia, colon and liver cancer.

    Acute Radiation Syndrome

    • High doses of radiation exposure creates a condition known as acute radiation syndrome. Some of the effects of this type of radiation sickness include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

    Other Symptoms

    • Depending on how much radiation that the human body absorbs there are other symptoms for radiation exposure. These include convulsions, loss of bone marrow, loss of motor skills and the strong possibility of death.

Respiratory Disorders - Related Articles