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How Many Times Can X-ray Be Taken In A Year?
hi... i just want to ask.. how many times can we use an x ray every year??? i just took it for the second time this afternoon... for employment purpose as to have a medical record.. my friend told me this evening that it is harmful to have it twice.... i took my last x ray last November... what could be the consequences?? and can i prevent it??? how??? please help... i'm so worried...
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
hello sir,
it is not safe to get exposed to x ray frequently, as they may lead to problems.
two times is not a problem.
dont get exposed for many times in future
it is not safe to get exposed to x ray frequently, as they may lead to problems.
two times is not a problem.
dont get exposed for many times in future
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