An X-ray scan in Orlando is a quick, painless procedure that produces images inside a body. It uses ionizing radiation and is one of the oldest and most common techniques in imaging.

This technology is used to examine various parts of the body. The x-ray beams pass through the body and are absorbed differently by different materials through which they pass.

A contrast medium such as barium or iodine may be introduced into your body to provide essential details for some x-ray procedures. NeuroSkeletal Imaging Institute specializes in producing high-quality images. Check them out.

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Why are x-rays done?

X-rays technology helps in examining many parts of the body.

Chest

•       Breast cancer. This type of x-ray is called mammography and is used to examine breast tissues.
•       Lung infections. Chest x-rays are used to show evidence of lung cancer, pneumonia and tuberculosis.
•       Blocked blood vessels. X-rays highlight sections of your circulatory system to show where there is a blockage.
•       Breast cancer. X-rays clearly show any signs of congestive heart failure.

Abdomen

•       Swallowed items. An X-ray can show the location of a swallowed item in your abdomen.
•       Digestive tract problems. A contrast medium is used to reveal issues in your digestive system.

Bone and teeth

• Bone cancer. Bone tumors can be detected through x-rays.
• Arthritis. X-rays are used to reveal evidence of arthritis in your joints. It is also used to assess if the condition is worsening.
• Dental decay. X-rays are used to check dental cavities.
• Fractures and infections. An X-ray will show all the fractures and conditions in your bones and teeth.

Preparing for an x-ray

There is no standard way of preparing for an x-ray. Various types of x-rays require different kinds of preparations. In most cases, you don’t have to prepare much.

• You will be required to lose comfortable clothes. Also, you need to avoid wearing contrast material such as eyeglasses, jewelry, and other objects to prevent discrepancies in the image.
• You may need to avoid eating for a few hours and stop taking some medications if you have an x-ray that requires you to take a contrast agent.
• Pregnant ladies are not allowed to get an x-ray not unless it’s an emergency.
• Children or toddlers need to be restrained to keep them still to prevent the need for repeat scans. An adult will be able to stay with the child to provide reassurance.

What to expect ?

The x-ray machines produce safe levels of radiation that pass through your body and record the image on a special plate. A specialist will help position your body to get the necessary views. You may need to hold your breath to remain still so that the image does not blur.

Depending on the kind of x-ray procedure, it may take a few minutes or longer for a more involved procedure; for instance, a contrast agent applies.

After the x-ray, you can resume your routine. However, if you were injected with a contrast agent, you will have to drink plenty of water to get rid of it.

Contact us

Call your doctor if you’ve swelling, pain, or redness around the injection site after an x-ray scan in Orlando. Get in touch with NeuroSkeletal Imaging Institute today.