X Ray Health Check

X rays taken over the years can help your doctor determine if your arthritis is worsening.

X ray health check. X rays of your joints can reveal evidence of arthritis. X rays are usually taken in your local hospital department although some larger health centres also now take certain simple x rays. Special types of x ray tests can measure your bone density.

In other words the risks are minimal compared to the benefits of medical imaging. Your doctor may order an x ray to. X rays can reveal bone tumors.

Dentists use x rays to check for cavities in your teeth. A report on the x ray is sent to the doctor who ordered the test. That small amount of radiation might give people having x rays a very slightly increased risk of developing cancer some years later.

Some types of x ray such as ct scanning and angiography use higher doses of radiation than plain x rays. Monitor the progression of a diagnosed disease such as osteoporosis. Check how well a prescribed.

Examine an area where you re experiencing pain or discomfort.