THE FACTS ABOUT X-RAYS MYTHS DEFLATE:

Once at least in a life many of us would have undergone an X-ray, which is a type of radiation commonly called electromagnetic waves. An X-ray takes the image of the body. They are commonly used in medicinal fields for imaging tools and to understand how extremely crucial is the diagnosing diseases and to make sure that the right treatment is given. However, there are many myths with X-rays, which people will not know.

Here are a few common truth behind x-rays Myths associated with x-rays,

MYTH: X-RAYS PRODUCE DANGEROUS RADIATION

X-rays produce dangerous radiation exposure, which harmful to health.

FACT: WE ALL ARE EXPOSED TO RADIATION EVERY DAY
Fact-we all are exposed to radiation everyday

Since radiation is a part of the natural environment, we all are exposed to radiation every day. Now, modern x-ray machines and especially digital X-rays used a very small amount of radiation, with much lower exposure than older machines.

MYTH: X-RAYS HAVE HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS ON HEALTH

X-Ray has harmful side-effects on health. X-ray has exposes high radiation levels which can have a range of effects, such as vomiting, fainting, bleeding, hair loss and loss of skin.
Even though, X-rays provide a low dose of radiation and won’t cause immediate health problems.

FACT: X-RAY HAS A VERY SMALL DOSE OF RADIATION

X-ray has a very small dose of radiation which not harmful to the body. If your doctor recommends an X-ray, the benefit of an accurate diagnosis usually far outweighs the small radiation dose.

MYTH: X-RAYS HAVE SOME EFFECT ON FERTILITY

X-rays have some effect on fertility. During the X-rays test, embryo or foetus will be exposed to a high dose of ionizing radiation. This may
cause some effects such as miscarriage, congenital malformation(include microcephaly), restriction of fetal growth, or lead to intellectual disability that can even cause cancer during childhood.

FACT: MODERN X-RAY USE VERY SMALL DOSE OF RADIATION

Fact: Modern X-ray use very small dose of radiation.

Modern X-ray machines use a very small dose of radiation. There are no medically documented cases that show any link between exposure to radiation while the x-ray and to fertility. Firstly, make sure that you choose a reputed and good diagnostic centre which is specialized for radiologists who strictly and correctly monitors the radiation dosage.

If you are pregnant or think you might be, always tell our staff before your X-ray.

MYTH: X-RAYS MIGHT CAUSE PEOPLE TO BECOME RADIOACTIVE

FACT: YOU CANNOT BECOME CONTAMINATED BY X-RAYS RADIATION
Fact: you can’t become contaminated by x-rays radiation

X-rays radiation won’t contaminate you.

The small amount of radiation to which you are exposed to while taking an x-ray passes inside and outside of your body. Until you consume radiation, it does not drift into your body. You cannot become contaminated bypassing radiation you.

MYTH: X-RAYS ARE OUTDATED

X-rays are outdated

FACT: X-RAY ARE IMPORTANT IMAGING TOOL THAT HELPS TO DIAGNOSE THE DISEASES

Today, the fact is that X-ray continues to be an important imaging tool that helps to diagnose the diseases. Without X-ray technology, many conditions would be diagnosed later or wrongly.