I think I may have Pneumonia; hard to breathe. The doctor said to recommend me an X-Ray scan. Can x-ray cause any kind of cancer to the body?
2006-11-27 17:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by Mckyboyz 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes it can but only in massive doses, I wouldn't worry about just a simple xray to the chest, the doc needs to see what's happening with your lungs, if it's pneumonia or bronchitus, that's important. If you were exposed to the xray machine a million times there would be a chance and only a small one at that, of developing cancer. Don't worry about that, rest and get better.
2006-11-27 17:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if repeatedly to the same spot in a short period of time. X-rays are safe for the most part, if you take a few of them each year. Should tell your doctor the last time you had an x-ray and which part of the body. your radiologiest willl judge if you've exceeded the limit.
2006-11-27 17:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by wombatiscute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor he's the one who recommended the scan. All I know is you can take an xray but you cant if your pregnant (and female) for some reason
2006-11-27 17:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There're UV rays transmission which is harmful for your health when it passes thru your body during the scan.
Consult your doctor (who's conducting the scan) for precautionary measures.
2006-11-27 17:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by MOOSE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ,,,,,,,,they are safe.......nothing to worry........
2006-11-27 17:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-27 17:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋