DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i05.017

Pages: 746-751

Background: Radiation-induced esophagitis is a common and debilitating side effect in patients undergoing radiotherapy for esophageal cancer. This condition significantly impacts nutritional intake, quality of life, and overall treatment compliance. Traditional remedies like ginger and honey are known for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and soothing properties. This study evaluates the effectiveness of ginger water with honey in managing radiation-induced esophagitis among esophageal cancer patients. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of ginger water with honey in reducing the severity of radiation-induced esophagitis among esophageal cancer patients. Methods: A true experimental pre-test post-test control group design was adopted. Sixty patients with esophageal cancer undergoing radiotherapy were selected using purposive sampling and randomly assigned into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) groups through a lottery method. The intervention group received ginger water with honey, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected using socio-demographic variables and the CTCAE (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events) scale. Statistical analysis included mean, standard deviation, paired and unpaired t-tests, and chi-square tests. Results: The present study revealed that difference between the experimental and control group mean pre-test and grades and standard deviation was [2.3±0.614] and control group having [2.37±0.7184] before giving the intervention and experimental group [1.6±0.855], control group [2.93±0.7396] after the intervention has given. The effectiveness was statistically tested by using paired ‘t’ test which revealed that t value = 6.35 and the results was found to be significant at p<0.001 level of significance. Conclusion: The study proved that administration of Ginger water with honey intervention is an effective, well-tolerated, and inexpensive adjunct therapy for reducing radiation-induced esophagitis in esoph