X-Ray And The Side Effects

X-ray can be very helpful in checking certain health conditions internally but it does have its own bad side effects, One might have to consider these side effects before concluding on going for an X-ray test.

No matter how important x-rays are medically, they have their side effects like any other form of radiation. We often see people getting x-rays done for injuries like a simple twist of the ankle or something similar. But what makes this risky is that they take these steps without consulting a physician first and, even worse, without being aware of its adverse effects.

According to Ener-Chi Wellness Centre,people experience at least one exposure to these high-frequency waves when they visit the doctor, and unless it is an absolute emergency, getting an x-ray done must be avoided as far as possible.

Some of its harmful effects:

• Due to their relatively smaller physical size, children are more sensitive to the radiation as it could badly affect their genitals. Parents accompanying their children during x-ray check-ups should wear x-ray prevention clothes as a precaution.
• Exposure to radiation as a foetus ups the chances of cancer by 40%, of developing tumour(s) by 50% and of leukemia by 70%.
• Thyroid glands, which are the primary glands of metabolism and energy, are also known victims of x-rays. They are particularly sensitive to radiation because of which, excessive exposure to radiation can lead to various thyroid conditions. Asking for a thyroid collar when getting your head, nexk or collarbone area x-rayed could be a preventive measure.
• Reports say that when exposed to x-rays, especially in the lower abdominal region, a person is at the risk of developing genetic damage that could turn hereditary. They also link diseases like diabetes, high BP, coronary heart disease, strokes and cataracts with exposure to x-rays.

A possible way of bringing down exposure to these harmful radiations is replacing old x-ray machines that have passed their prime with new ones, as the radiation emitted by old x-ray equipment are at least 20-30 times higher. An easier way to prevent such exposure would be not playing doctor and avoiding getting unnecessary x-rays done.