| X-Rays |
| How much does 4 x-rays and a blood test usually cost before insurance pays any??? |
Depends on what your copay is. It should say on your insurance card, if it doesnt, call your insurance company, they will tell you. ... |
| What is my next step? I had X-Rays done but they show no problem.? |
the area you describe is where the sciatic nerve is, and it will cause pain down the leg. next the doctor will probably order a MRI.
If you can get a deep tissue massage it would relieve ... |
| I always gag at the dentists with x-rays. help!? |
Sometimes it's mind over matter... if you've had a 'bad' experience at previous dental offices when the xrays were taken, chances are it's the first thing that pops into yo... |
| How concrete walls protect hospital personnels from unnecessary exposure to x-rays? |
The dedicated x-ray rooms within a hospital or imaging facility are always shielded with lead in the walls. X-ray machines, which use low doses of radiation, such as a mammographic or DEXA machin... |
| Where can I see before and after x-rays of a spine at a chiropractor? |
Go to any Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) or Pettibon practitioner, as these are the most credible DC's that take before and after x-rays. Research anyone you go to ( check their liecnse at you... |
| Where/how can I get hold of x-rays? |
You would have to try ringing up your local hospital, though in the newer departments a high percentage of the results are now stored on computer. They might be happy to supply you with a few, thou... |
| I have terrible back, neck, leg and foot pain. X-rays showed normal. It's not all in my head.? |
X-rays show skeletal problems, not muscle or nerve damage. See a neurologist ... |
| What are the risks of having x-rays while pregnant? |
Even if you did not have a lead shield over your abdomen during the x-rays, the exposure to your baby was almost nothing. When you got your x-rays, do you remember the light coming off the x-ray m... |
| Why don't radiologists just develop two sets of x-rays? |
Because x-ray film is VERY expensive and insurance wouldn't cover 2 sets of prints just to have a spare. ... |
| How do you know if you had to many x_rays? |
You cannot determine the answer to that on your own. Moreover, MRI does not involve ionizing radiation as do CT scanning and standard x-ray procedures.
There is always a trade-off when procedur... |
| I heard that you shouldn't get too many x-rays too often. Whats too many? whats too often? |
That many is not going to give you cancer or anything. There are patients in hospitals who get them daily to check on the progress of pneumonia or whatever their particular problem is. ... |
| What are side effects of over exposure to medical X-rays? |
Dude, for one it takes alot of x-rays to get a overexposure. Being outside in the sun is about the same. But, radiation exposure could result in cancer, diarrhea, and bleeding gums. ... |
| Will an inflammatory type arthritis show up on plain x rays if it is just inflammatory no joint damage yet???? |
X-rays do show inflammation. For instance, a chest x-ray is taken to check if there is any inflammation in the lungs. I would think that an x-ray will be able to detect arthritis. ... |
| What are the balck spots that shows up on x-rays? |
When looking at the lungs, its the white spots that should be looked closely at. Air in the lungs shows as dark areas and is quite normal. Let the Rads diagnose the images as they have the train... |
| I recently changed dentists & the new dentist took x-rays when my old ones were just done 2 yrs. ago. Typical? |
I got xrays every time I went for a check up and clean, every 6 months. Its just to check if cavities have formed over time and to catch a cavity before it becomes more sever that you could lose a ... |
| Do you have a right to your dental x-rays? |
Michael is pretty much on the money with one exception. The new dental office CAN NOT request copies for you legally. That is part of the HIPAA law. Some offices will do it for you but most will ... |
| I need help...I gag terribly at the dentist when taking x-rays!? |
The chloroceptic spray works well...you could also try rinsing with mouthwash right before they take the x-ray. Anything to numb the back of your mouth/throat will help decrease your gag reflex. ... |
| If I stopped drinking for 2 weeks would x rays still be able to show i was a drinker before? |
If you're a heavy drinker and it's caused damage to your organs, it'll probably show up regardless of whether you stop drinking a couple of days beforehand. If you're not a heav... |
| Why do I feel sick when the dentist x-rays my teeth? |
You have a sensitive gag reflex. There are techniques they can do to help relieve that. Explain to the assistant before she begins taking your x-rays. You can also try to breathe deeply. Tell the d... |
| What does it mean when they say x-rays were negative? |
To say that an Xray is negative is to say that there is no visible signs of illness, injury or disease process on x-rays taken.
IE an x-ray of an injured arm suspected of being fractured, shows ... |
| Medical professionals please explain: Basal thumb joint pain appx. 6 months duration. X-rays are normal....? |
Old age
any help? ... |
| Is it TRUE that if u want to check if ur GROWTHPLATES have Closed, that they would have to take MANY X-RAYS? |
Some Dr's may have different theories and beliefs about how to check your growth plates and may use different procedures to check. So it is possible that your Dr. does need to take several x... |
| Can I know if I have a fractured rib without getting x-rays? |
Could be really bad bruising, fracture or break.
I'd suggest you call your doctor and probably get x-rays. I'm thinking that your insurance or the car driver's insurance should p... |
| Can a doctor's office refuse to give me my original x-rays? |
The records belong to the doctor and not you. You can request a copy, which they can charge a fee for. ... |
| Does all metal need to be removed when getting dental x-rays? |
If you are having regular x-rays, then probably not. If you are having a pano or ceph x-ray, then I'd venture to say yes, because those pictures that catch various areas of the head...it won&#... |
| What do you think of the danger of radiation from x-rays? |
I can speak for dental x-rays. An FMX (which is a full mouth set of x-rays) is usually composed of 18 films. Taking all of these x-rays WITHOUT the use of a lead apron is equivalent to approximat... |
| Are there any sites where we can upload our scanned x-rays or MRIs to seek the opinion of medical experts? |
I have seen radiologists offering second opinions online. I can't recall if any of them allowed for a digital transmission of images. You might have to mail them, like in this case.
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| A question for denists? Is it possible to see rotting underneath a porcelain crown just by x-rays? |
Yes, you can indeed see recurrent tooth decay around a porcelain crown on an x-ray. Healthy tooth structure is calcified and shows up as white on an x-ray. Decaying tooth structure would have los... |
| How do i go about asking the hospital for copies of all my x-rays? |
It depends on the facility. Where I work, we put the x-rays on a CD, which includes the report, free of charge. If you want actual films, they cost money. ... |
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