2006-06-07 06:51:44 · 7 answers · asked by gail j 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
no. one xray isnt enough to harm you really, but if you were an X ray tech or something and were constantly exposed to the stuff and didnt take any preventative measures, then it may be a concern.
2006-06-07 06:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in operating theatres with Xray all the time. The radiation given off is very small and for a patient having a one off operation they arent exposed long enough for any risk. As i'm constantly exposed im protected by lead aprons and have a measuring devise to monitor how much radiation i'm accumulating therefore im not at risk. The only time i wouldn't take any chances was if i was pregnant
2006-06-07 14:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by babyboo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having any sort of diagnostic imaging must carry some risk, however if the question is whether a properly carried out imaging procedure carries any risk then the answer is infinitesmal.
Unless of course you suffer from Munchausens Syndrome and are a "frequent flyer" in which case you would need a psychiatrist.
2006-06-07 14:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by don 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,when I worked in an orthopaedic hospital we always wore lead aprons,when we took x-rays of patients(just the hospital covering themselves,in case we got sick),however I had several x-rays taken, 4 years ago,in a short space of time and I'm fine.
2006-06-07 13:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by HEIDI P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x-Rays are harmful.It should not be done many times.It may cause genetic defects in offsprings in future.Ultra-Sound scan is latest method.
2006-06-14 04:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Although I'm not the worrying sort.
2006-06-07 13:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by jocular_japes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not goint to have any long term damage now am i!
2006-06-07 14:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋