What is X-Ray?

An X-ray is a common imaging test that’s been used for decades. It can help your doctor view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. This can help them diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions.Different types of X-rays are used for different purposes. For example, your doctor may order a mammogram to examine your breasts. Or they may order an X-ray with a barium enema to get a closer look at your gastrointestinal tract.There are some risks involved in getting an X-ray. But for most people, the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

X-Ray Procedure

The procedure is simple and quick and usually does not require any special preparation. The patient will be asked to remove any jewellery or other metal objects that may interfere with the X-ray, and then lie down on the table. The X-ray machine will be positioned over the area of the body being imaged, and the radiologist will take one or more images, which will later be interpreted by a physician to make a diagnosis.

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Things to consider before taking X-Ray:

1. Wear loose and comfortable clothes

2. Eat light food before the scan

3. If you have any metal implants in your body, please inform your doctor

4. If you are pregnant or think you may bepregnant, tell your doctor before you have an MRI scan

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Why is an X-ray performed?

Your doctor may order an X-ray to::

1. Examine an area where you’re experiencing pain or discomfort

2. Monitor the progression of a diagnosed disease, such as osteoporosis

3. Check how well a prescribed treatment is working

4. Gallbladder

Conditions that may call for an X-ray include:

5. Bone cancer

6. Breast tumors

7. Pancreas

8. Enlarged heart

9. Blocked blood vessels

10. Conditions affecting your lungs

11. Digestive problems

12. Fractures

13. Infections

14. Osteoporosis

15. arthritis

16. Tooth decay

17. Needing to retrieve swallowed items