X-ray radiation side effects

Radiation of any kind is harmful to the body. Every radiation has its side effects. X-ray is natural radiation that provides the best imaging of our body. The imaging technique makes the bone look white and the gas in the body as black. Such a power it has in the radiation in medical science, that it can hardly be imagined without any utility of the X-ray.

There is no better option available to replace X-ray completely. It has some beneficial uses that come handy to the doctors.

Does X-ray Radiation has Side Effects?

Truth be told X-ray does not show any short-term visible side effects. There can be an allergic reaction to it. There can be a nauseated feeling. But these are not found on a large scale. So, basically, we can easily say X-ray does not show any short term side effects. It has long-term side effects if one is exposed to these rays for a long time.

There are some long term effects of X-rays and in addition to that lead apron for x rays are known as carcinogenic elements that can change the tissue structure upon prolonged exposure.

Side Effects

Though X-ray has no bad effect directly, frequent exposure to X-ray may cause some fatal diseases in the future.

Constipation, diarrhea, cramps, some allergy on any part of the skin, nausea are some side effects caused by x-ray radiation. There are a few long term effects such as fragile, weak bones or dry mouth. This radiation may affect the bone marrow to cause Aplastic anemia. 

In most cases, people do ignore the short-term side effects and only realize when they suffer from long-term fatal problems. So do not ignore any sign of side effects of X-ray. 

Who are at Risk

Those who go under the exposure of X-rays more often are prone to develop fatal diseases. Patients who have to go for X-rays, CT Scan more often can face the brunt of these side effects. Those who have undergone an X-ray exam at an early age are prone to develop long term effects. Women are more at risk to develop cancer from radiation. The surgeons operating the X-ray exam of patients are very much at risk.

How to Avoid

Lead aprons are the solution to avoid radiation. With those x-ray lead aprons, it is possible to avoid the radiation as lead aprons deflect the radiation to a great extent. So take care not to wear any Lead apron and carry on enjoying the blissful utilities of X-ray without worry.

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