X ray

X ray

A form of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than normal light. X rays can penetrate most structures.

Mentioned in: Arthrography, Chest X Ray, Skull X Rays, X Rays of the Orbit

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Patient discussion about X ray.

Q. Is an X- Ray dangerous to my fetus? I fell down while I am pregnant and was sent to the ER. I was given an x- ray there, is the radiation dangerous to my fetus?

A. As far as I know one x-ray cannot harm your fetus since there is not enough radiation there to harm it. If you are worried consult a Doctor.

Q. I know that mammogram is required for diagnosis but aren’t they harmful as they use x-rays? My daughter is suspecting her lump on her right breast to be a breast cancer. Though she is not pretty sure but she has her experience of this as one of her friend had breast surgery last year. I know that mammogram is required for diagnosis but aren’t they harmful as they use x-rays?

A. The x-rays used are of low dose which only facilitates the diagnosis of breast cancer but they do not harm any tissues. I know that x-rays can be the cause for cancer if given in high dose. This dose is low and harmless to humans.
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