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Is X-ray To Be Done For An Infant Safe?
Question: Doctor has advised 2 X-rays for my 7.5 months old daughter.
One is for pelvis hip and Knee area.
Second is Specifically for both knees .
Is X-ray safe for such small babies and won't cause any problems going forward.
One is for pelvis hip and Knee area.
Second is Specifically for both knees .
Is X-ray safe for such small babies and won't cause any problems going forward.
Brief Answer:
Risk benefit ratio is more in favor of X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is right that X-rays are harmful for our body as it uses ionizing radiation.
The risk is more in children due to the growing stage.
But for practical purposes, we have to go for X-rays and generally it doesn't cause much harm due to the use of low dose radiation.
Risk-benefit ratio is more in favor of X-rays as it is very informative in diagnosis without which may land in the dark area.
There are many things we can do for minimizing radiation dose in children like the use of shields and judicious use of KV and mAS.
In short, few X-rays doesn't cause harm even in children. So, I advise for X-rays as it is important for diagnosis of the baby problem.
Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Indu
Risk benefit ratio is more in favor of X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is right that X-rays are harmful for our body as it uses ionizing radiation.
The risk is more in children due to the growing stage.
But for practical purposes, we have to go for X-rays and generally it doesn't cause much harm due to the use of low dose radiation.
Risk-benefit ratio is more in favor of X-rays as it is very informative in diagnosis without which may land in the dark area.
There are many things we can do for minimizing radiation dose in children like the use of shields and judicious use of KV and mAS.
In short, few X-rays doesn't cause harm even in children. So, I advise for X-rays as it is important for diagnosis of the baby problem.
Get well soon. Hope I have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Indu
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