What was the first problem with X rays?

What was the first problem with X rays?

Introduction In the early days, while American workers were busily exploring and reporting the beneficial use of X-rays, less welcome news was beginning to trickle in from many parts of the USA. The rays, it was discovered, produced undesirable changes in exposed tissues.

How long does it take for DS X-ray results?

My dd usually has a clinic appointment with her consultant on the same day as her x-ray so they can say there and then if the x-ray looks OK. Then we are notified by post once the consultant has had the report. This can take a couple of weeks. The ultra-sound results usually take a couple of weeks.

Do you have to wait for X ray results?

The x-rays are all digital now and so can in theory can be seen by the consultant immediately on their computer screen although they then have to wait for the x-ray report. I would assume all is well if you haven’t been contacted, but do know how worrying it is. I am sure your GP won’t mind you ringing.

What happens when you get an X-ray on your hand?

The hand began to swell and gave the appearance of a deep skin burn. After 2 weeks the skin came off the hand, the knuckles become very sore, fingernail growth stopped and the hair on the skin exposed to X-rays fell out. His eyes were bloodshot and his vision became considerably impaired.

The x-rays are all digital now and so can in theory can be seen by the consultant immediately on their computer screen although they then have to wait for the x-ray report. I would assume all is well if you haven’t been contacted, but do know how worrying it is. I am sure your GP won’t mind you ringing.

My dd usually has a clinic appointment with her consultant on the same day as her x-ray so they can say there and then if the x-ray looks OK. Then we are notified by post once the consultant has had the report. This can take a couple of weeks. The ultra-sound results usually take a couple of weeks.

How many times can I have X-rays in a year?

In the case of standard procedures, there is no or negligible chance of risk. It will not matter to you if you are going through ten x-rays in a year or two x-rays in a year. You have to understand that the frequency of the radiation doesn’t matter. What matters is the intensity of the radiation.

Is it harmful to go through frequent X-rays?

Is it harmful to go through frequent x-rays? In the case of standard procedures, there is no or negligible chance of risk. It will not matter to you if you are going through ten x-rays in a year or two x-rays in a year. You have to understand that the frequency of the radiation doesn’t matter. What matters is the intensity of the radiation.