Wound Care for Radiation Poisoning Wounds

These are wounds from either accidental radiation or therapeutic radiation. Over time, prolonged exposure weakens the immune system, leading to prolonged healing time and chronic wounds. When radiation poisoning is severe, it damages exposed tissue and needs to be cared for immediately. 

Symptoms of radiation poisoning usually occur right after exposure but they may happen over time, and they may come and go. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, bleeding, hair loss, swelling, itching, and redness of the skin, and other skin problems.