{"id":963,"date":"2019-02-23T10:47:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T05:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=963"},"modified":"2019-03-16T09:27:09","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T03:57:09","slug":"the-truth-behind-x-rays-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/the-truth-behind-x-rays-myths-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"The truth behind X-rays \u2013 myths debunked!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1954814 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4261702 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3582007 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Most of us have had undergone an X-ray at least once in our lifetime. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that take images of the body &#8211; they are a commonly used medical imaging tool and prove extremely crucial in diagnosing diseases and ensuring the right treatment. However, there are several myths associated with X-rays, stemming from lack of knowledge or fear. In this article, we bust some of the more common ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2417478 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4133796 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1939394 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">MYTH: X-rays contain dangerous amounts of radiation exposure<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2379984 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4036716 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1355620 kc_text_block\">\n<p>FACT: Believe it or not, radiation is a part and parcel of the natural environment; and we are all exposed to small doses of radiation in our everyday lives. Moreover, modern X-ray machines, especially digital X-rays (which reduce exposure to radiation by 75% or more, as compared to older machines), use very small amounts of radiation, which is not considered harmful at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1238158 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1711110 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3452921 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">MYTH: X-rays cause harmful side effects <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2984860 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1021148 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3932231 kc_text_block\">\n<p>FACT: The small doses of radiation that you are exposed to as part of X-ray scans are not harmful and do not result in any side-effects. We have never had patients complaining of any negative symptoms, including headaches, body aches, etc. So, leave behind your worry about X-ray side-effects \u2013 and go ahead and get one if your doctor has recommended it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2299740 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3419751 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-612918 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">MYTH: X-rays affect fertility<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1435053 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3376514 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2167270 kc_text_block\">\n<p>FACT: Modern X-ray machines only expose parts of your body to very small doses of radiation. There are no medically documented cases that prove any link between exposure to such miniscule amounts of radiation and fertility. In any case, make sure you choose a reputed diagnostic centre with specialized radiologists who strictly monitor the radiation dosage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2012804 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2953119 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1398973 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">MYTH: X-rays cause people to become radioactive<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3504443 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1153806 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3817933 kc_text_block\">\n<p>FACT: The small amount of radiation you are exposed to by the X-rays passes in and out of your body. Unless you consume radiation, it does not linger in your body. You cannot become contaminated by radiation or pass it to those around you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1409431 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4126398 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2328372 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h4 class=\"kc_title\">MYTH: X-rays are outdated<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4149399 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1718964 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2227827 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Today, the X-ray technology continues to be an important imaging tool that helps diagnose medical diseases and illnesses. They are not harmful; in fact, without this technology, we would have more deaths and misdiagnoses on our hands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3369159 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4113408 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1999375 kc_text_block\">\n<p>Have you come across any other myths? Leave a comment below!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-946305 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2131144 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1673843 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">At Star Imaging, we have the latest Digital X-ray technology which offers hi-definition imaging. Furthermore, our machines are handled by 12 highly skilled, organ-specific radiologists, who perform and interpret over 25,000 exams every year.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\" target=\"_blank\">About Star Imaging<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have had undergone an X-ray at least once in our lifetime. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that take images of the body &#8211; they are a commonly used medical imaging tool and prove extremely crucial in diagnosing diseases and ensuring the right treatment. 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