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Radiation poisoning from xrays
I recently had my entire back xrayed which was about 8 or 10 xrays. I was wondering if that ,any xrays at one time can cause any sort of radiation poisoning.
I have had an estimate of 50+ xrays over the past 22 years my Dr has said that I have probably had too many but has not explained what if any health issues I may have in the future, I am 47 year old female with no reproductive organs due to my left ovary being removed along with a 19cm cyst( all good ) then I had a hysterectomy in 1999 . Since then I have had spinal fusion shoulders operated on 3 times I have no appendix either. Lol am I going to glow in the dark, no seriously with all the exposure to these machines what should I look out for if anything.
I have had an estimate of 50+ xrays over the past 22 years my Dr has said that I have probably had too many but has not explained what if any health issues I may have in the future, I am 47 year old female with no reproductive organs due to my left ovary being removed along with a 19cm cyst( all good ) then I had a hysterectomy in 1999 . Since then I have had spinal fusion shoulders operated on 3 times I have no appendix either. Lol am I going to glow in the dark, no seriously with all the exposure to these machines what should I look out for if anything.
Hi
As the x-ray procedure involves the use of radiation, there is a low risk of radiation exposure. However, the xray procedure is strictly regulated to ensure that the minimum amount of radiation necessary to provide an image is used. While ordering an Xray, the doctor usually thinks that the benefits are more than the risks.
Also, we exposed to radiation from natural sources all the time. An average person in US receives an effective dose of about 3 mSv per year from naturally occurring radioactive materials and cosmic radiation from outer space. This is known as background radiation and it varies from region to region also. (http://www.radiologyinfo.org). The radiation exposure from one chest x-ray can be equivalent to the amount of background radiation exposure in 10 days.
However, if you have had multiple xray examinations, you should keep a record of them and discuss with your doctor. Also It is also very important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant before having an exam that involves the abdomen or pelvic region.
The symptoms of radiation poisoning can be nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, skin burns (redness, blistering), weakness, inflammation of the exposed skin, hair loss, ulceration of the GI track, bleeding , bruising etc. You should consult your doctor if you are having any such symptoms.
Take care and do write in if you need more information.
Regards
As the x-ray procedure involves the use of radiation, there is a low risk of radiation exposure. However, the xray procedure is strictly regulated to ensure that the minimum amount of radiation necessary to provide an image is used. While ordering an Xray, the doctor usually thinks that the benefits are more than the risks.
Also, we exposed to radiation from natural sources all the time. An average person in US receives an effective dose of about 3 mSv per year from naturally occurring radioactive materials and cosmic radiation from outer space. This is known as background radiation and it varies from region to region also. (http://www.radiologyinfo.org). The radiation exposure from one chest x-ray can be equivalent to the amount of background radiation exposure in 10 days.
However, if you have had multiple xray examinations, you should keep a record of them and discuss with your doctor. Also It is also very important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant before having an exam that involves the abdomen or pelvic region.
The symptoms of radiation poisoning can be nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, skin burns (redness, blistering), weakness, inflammation of the exposed skin, hair loss, ulceration of the GI track, bleeding , bruising etc. You should consult your doctor if you are having any such symptoms.
Take care and do write in if you need more information.
Regards
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