Inflammation of bowel causing cramping and diarrhea.
Inflammation of rectum and anus causing soreness, spasm, discharge, bleeding.
Bladder inflammation causing burning, frequency spasm, pain, bleeding.
Skin changes: redness, irritation, scaliness, blistering, or ulceration, thickening, hair loss in treatment area.
treatment area.
Depression of blood count leading to increased risk of infection and/or bleeding.
Late Reactions
Bowel wall damage causing narrowing of bowel with obstruction, ulceration or bleeding
which may require surgical correction or colostomy, chronic diarrhea, poor absorption of food.
Bladder damage with loss of capacity, increased frequency of urination, blood in urine, recurrent urinary infections, pain or spasm which may require urinary diversion and/or removal of bladder.
Changes in skin texture and/or coloration, permanent hair loss in treatment area, scarring of skin.
Bone demineralization or damage that may lead to fractures.
Testicular damage causing reduced sperm count, infertility, sterility or temporary risk of birth defects.
Impotence (loss of erection) or sexual dysfunction.
Swelling of the genitalia or legs.
Nerve damage causing pain, loss of strength or feeling in legs, and/or loss of control of bladder or rectum.
Fistula between the bowel or bladder and other organs.