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What Are The Risks For Radiation Exposure From X-rays In Normal Adults?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Question: I was going to travel by XXXXXXX metro rail a few days back. At the security check I put my cardboard hand bag in the hand baggage scanner. For some reason it got stuck at the exit lead curtain and didn't come out. It was right behind the exit lead curtain so I pulled it out using my index finger, middle finger and thumb. In the process a part of my two fingers and thumb went just a little inside as it was behind the curtain. I am worried about the x-ray exposure and whether it will have any effect on my health.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your incidence causes very less radiation absorption

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Don't worry at all.
It is right that X-rays are ionizing rays and it is harmful for our body but is needed for diagnostic purpose etc.
Your incidence causes very less radiation absorption and it is far below the maximum allowable safe dose.
Don't worry at all.Harmful effects depend upon many factors like age,body part exposed,duration of exposure etc.
Your fingers were exposed and it is not a sensitive part.
So,don't worry about side effects,You are safe.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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What Are The Risks For Radiation Exposure From X-rays In Normal Adults?

Brief Answer: Your incidence causes very less radiation absorption Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM, I've gone through your query and understand your concern, Don't worry at all. It is right that X-rays are ionizing rays and it is harmful for our body but is needed for diagnostic purpose etc. Your incidence causes very less radiation absorption and it is far below the maximum allowable safe dose. Don't worry at all.Harmful effects depend upon many factors like age,body part exposed,duration of exposure etc. Your fingers were exposed and it is not a sensitive part. So,don't worry about side effects,You are safe. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr. Indu XXXXXXX