Gamma Knife Side Effects

In our daily life, facing the various pressures of work and life, some conditions will occur due to the decline of body functions and low immunity. With the development of society and some bad living habits, various diseases have occurred. Tumors are a relatively common disease. Many tumors are benign. When we have tumors, many people will choose gamma knife for treatment.

Question 1: Gamma Knife is essentially a form of radiotherapy, mainly used to treat various localized small tumors. The therapeutic effect for localized small tumors is better than ordinary radiotherapy, and the side effects are relatively small. Although the gamma knife does not require anesthesia and will not cause wounds on the surface, it actually has a great destructive effect on the normal cells and tissues around the tumor, and therefore will also cause many side effects. Mainly some systemic reactions. For example, hair will gradually fall out, and physical fitness and strength will decline.

Question 2 : Gamma Knife is a bloodless surgery that does not require anesthesia or special preparation. On the surface, it seems to be a non-invasive treatment, but in fact, the potential trauma of the gamma knife should not be underestimated. The gamma knife is a radioactive killing treatment. All normal tissues and tumor tissues in the irradiation area will be killed without exception. The larger the irradiation range and the longer the irradiation time, the greater the damage to normal tissues, especially to vital organs. The gamma knife will also cause a series of radiation reactions during or after irradiation, such as hair loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, leukocyte, platelet and even pancytopenia, etc. In severe cases, it can also cause radiation sickness that is difficult to treat. Gamma rays can also interfere with and destroy the normal immune function of the human body, which is undoubtedly a double whammy for cancer patients.

Question 3 : The side effect of Gamma Knife radiotherapy is the burning. Since the burned tissue becomes scarred, shrinks and rigidifies, it cannot repair itself and will continue to progress, causing corresponding reactions from the surrounding unburned tissues. In view of this, it is necessary to continuously cooperate with Chinese medicine treatment from the beginning of gamma knife treatment, and supplement with large doses of vitamin C and fresh fruits and vegetables. The earlier the intervention, the better; the longer the use, the better the effect.

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