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X-Ray | Best Hospital in Mumbai | Hinduja hospital Mumbai

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X-Ray | Best Hospital in Mumbai | Hinduja hospital Mumbai

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  1. A simpletoolwith big results Most people have had an X-Ray at some point in their life, and in fact these days it is a common diagnostic tool used across medical examinations. Yet, there are still concerns about the possible eects of radiation. This leaflet helps you understand everything you need to know about anx-ray. 3 What is anX-Ray? An x-ray is produced when invisible electromagnetic radiation passes through the body and strikes a sensitive screen placed on the other side ofthe body. N O I T A 1/5 I X-rays are absorbed into tissues and bones at varying degrees, depending on their composition and mass. For example, bones are dense and do not allow muchradiationtopenetrate,sotheyshowupaswhite images. Lungs onthe other hand, are filled with air and will appeardarker. D A R E H T F O 1 DO X-RAYS HAVE SIDEEFFECTS? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DOFOR AN X-RAY? The dose of radiation in an x-ray is very small. Infact, in an x-ray, a patient receives approximately onefifth oftheradiationonewouldnormallybeexposedtoinayear, or around the amount received duringa transatlantic flight. Sointheinterestofaccurate diagnosis,thebenefitsofan x-ray would outweigh any potentialrisks. While you don’t need to prepare for an x-ray, it’s best to remove any jewellery worn on the part to be scanned. For certain X-rays like KUB, abdomenorlumbarspine,youmayneedtofastthenightbeforeinorder to keep the gas in the abdomen minimal. Your visitors will need to wait outside while you are in the x-rayroom. For a radiographer however, this could be an occupational hazardandthat’swhyheor she willstandbehindthescreen to protect against excessradiation. 2 Pregnantwomenmustinformtheirdoctororradiographer oftheircondition.Unbornchildren are stilldevelopingand therefore more sensitive to radiation than adults. Taking special care of the womb area, x-rays of areas like the hand or the chest aresafe. HOW IS AN X-RAYCONDUCTED? Depending on which body part is being examined, the radiographer willask you to sit, stand or lie down in certain positions. You will not feel any sensation during an x-ray. The procedure takes between 5 to 10 minutes, butyoumaybeaskedtowaitwhiletheradiographerchecksthe images. Beforeyou leave,youwillbeinformedaboutwhentocollectyourreports. Taking an x-ray is simple and must not be avoided, especially if your doctor has requested it. An x-ray is vitaltoyour diagnosis,andthereforetoyourtreatment.

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