The two faces of the X-ray...What are the safety precautions?
Mar 03, 2025
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In particular, X-ray examination is one of the non-invasive tests that can quickly check the internal structure without skin incision, and the test time is short and the results can be checked immediately.
Typically, it is an excellent test for diagnosing bone-related diseases, and it can quickly identify abnormalities in bones and joints such as fractures, dislocations, and arthritis, and is also used in the dental field to check teeth, gums, implants, and prosthetic conditions.
In addition, it plays an important role in internal organ diagnosis including lung, heart, and blood vessels, contributing to the diagnosis of pneumonia, tuberculosis, and heart disease.
In addition, it is used as an important tool for preventive examination of various diseases and plays an important role in monitoring the tracking and treatment effects of existing diseases or making comprehensive diagnoses in parallel with other imaging tests such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
The basic guidelines for X-ray examination are provided by medical institutions, but since it is an examination in which radiation is used, it is necessary to be familiar with some precautions for safe examination.
X-ray examination machines used in medical institutions recently are low-dose radiation equipment, but unnecessary X-ray examinations should be avoided because it is a principle to minimize radiation exposure.
According to the doctor's judgment, it is recommended to proceed only if there is a need for examination, and if you have recently had an X-ray or other radiographic examination with the same symptoms, it is recommended to submit relevant data to avoid overlapping radiation exposure.
If you are pregnant or preparing to become pregnant, you should fully explain your condition to the medical staff because X-rays are not recommended depending on your health condition, such as if you recently had surgery such as joint disease, or if you need thyroid protection.
If you have metal accessories such as necklaces, earrings, watches, and belts during the examination, the radiation will not pass through, which may affect the test results. This may require re-photographing, so make sure to remove the accessories before the inspection and perform the inspection according to the instructions of the radiologist.
Jeon Ju-hee (a radiologist) at the Center for Radiology at Daedong Hospital said, `The X-ray test is a fast and effective diagnostic tool and plays an important role in detecting and tracking various diseases and conditions, but as it is most important to choose the appropriate test method for the patient's condition, you must inform the medical staff of your health condition in detail before the test.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
