Bone X-ray
A bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray. A protective shield may be worn over areas not being scanned.
Chest X-ray
A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.
Your doctor may order a chest x-ray if you have any of the following symptoms::
- A persistent cough
- Chest injury
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Difficulty breathing
It may also be done if you have signs of tuberculosis, lung cancer, or other chest or lung disease.
A serial chest x-ray (repeated) may be used to evaluate or monitor changes found on a previous chest x-ray.
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