A Digital Chest X Ray is a modern technique that uses sensors to immediately convert images into digital form. It produces high-definition images of the chest area, which are helpful in examining various chest-related diseases or monitoring the progress of a treatment. Digital Chest X Ray may be used to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest.
Male: No Special Preparation. Informed Consent Required..
Female: For Female patients in reproductive age group, LMP is required. Otherwise, Urine Pregnancy Test is needed.
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An X-ray is a quick, painless medical test that uses a small amount of ionizing radiation to create images of the inside of your body—particularly bones and certain tissues.
X-rays are commonly used to:
Detect fractures or broken bones
Examine joints and spine
Diagnose chest conditions (e.g., pneumonia, tuberculosis)
Detect certain tumors, infections, or foreign objects
Monitor bone healing or disease progression
No. The procedure itself is completely painless. You may be asked to hold a specific position for a few seconds, which might cause brief discomfort.
Usually, no special preparation is needed. However:
You may be asked to remove jewelry, glasses, or metal objects.
For some types (like abdominal X-rays), fasting or a contrast dye might be required.
Yes. X-rays use low doses of radiation and are generally safe when used appropriately. The benefits outweigh the risks for most people. Pregnant women should inform their doctor before having an X-ray.
Yes, but only when medically necessary. Extra precautions are taken to minimize radiation exposure in children.
