X-ray

X-rays are the most commonly used diagnostic medical imaging tool.

  • A small amount of radiation passes through the body. X-rays can be performed for various areas of your body, including the chest, bones, joints, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, the urinary tract, and the kidneys.

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  • X-ray

  • X-rays are used for a variety of reasons, including:

    • Arthritis

    • Blocked blood vessels

    • Breast cancer

    • Breathing problems, lung infections or conditions

    • Broken bones

    • Cancers

    • Dental decay

    • Digestive tract issues

    • Enlarged heart

    • Lung infections/pathologies

    • Foreign bodies (swallowed or a result of trauma)

    • Osteoporosis

  • 5 - 15 minutes

  • There is no preparation required for this examination.

 X-ray was invented in 1895 and was used to help the medical field from almost the beginning.