How often can a child be x-rayed?
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Answer 1
April, 2021Hello !
Now such X-ray machines are of high quality that the dose of radiation on them is negligible, studies say that one picture can be equated to 2 hours of watching TV. Dangerous, do you think?
And, most importantly, you need to compare the hypothetical harm from X-rays and the harm to health from inadequate diagnostics (X-ray is extremely important, informative research). Believe me6 the second situation is much more dangerous!
All the best to you!
Sincerely,
Butuzova Olesya
Answer 2
April, 2021X-rays are electromagnetic waves, due to which tissues receive a certain amount of radiation.
An insignificant radiation exposure, in itself, carries less danger than a disease, the latent course of which can lead to serious consequences.
According to WHO recommendations, X-rays are not shown to children under 15 years of age. However, there are situations (fracture, joint injuries, suspicion of tuberculosis, ingestion of a foreign object, sinusitis, etc.), which includes diagnostic methods of examination, x-rays.
There are indications and contraindications for any medical examination.
Answer 3
April, 2021Currently, the level of medicine has reached a high level, and there are devices that give a minimum dose of radiation that is not dangerous to health. The main thing is to diagnose the child. And for the parent, in order to minimize the harmful effects of radiation, to clarify which device will take the picture and what parameters it has. Then you can easily calculate how many X-rays the child has already received and whether this does not exceed the norm for a person.