It might be your first time getting an X-ray and if you are anxious about it, don’t worry this is understandable. The reason why you might be getting one varies, but you have to remember that it is better to be safe than sorry. If your doctor is worried about your health and they recommended that you get one in order to be sure, you have to abide and follow your doctor’s order immediately.

You have to remember that there is a possibility that nothing is wrong with you even if you need to get an X-ray. X-rays are standard procedures and are done to check the insides of our bodies without the need for incisions.

Wear Loose Clothes

Usually, you would be required to change into a hospital gown. But if your clothes are loose enough and do not have any zippers or buttons, the radiologist might not ask you to change it. However, wearing loose and comfortable clothes would make it easier for you to change out of them should you be asked to wear the hospital gown instead. Ladies would also be asked to remove their brassieres.

Don’t Wear Any Jewelry

If you constantly wear jewelry and accessories, you might want to skip on that during your X-ray since you would be asked to remove them. Jewelry and accessories hinder the radiologist’s view as they would appear bright in the imaging result and masks up the part of your body that is covered by the jewelry, especially necklaces with huge pendants.

You Might Be Required To Fast

Depending on the reason why you are asked to have an X-ray, you might also be asked to fast especially if the X-ray is requested to check your gastrointestinal tract. When you are asked to fast beforehand, make sure that you don’t eat anything at all. At times, even any kind of liquid are not allowed. There are other cases where the patient is even asked to take medicines that would make them clear out their stomachs. The professional radiologists and technicians at Xplore Radiology will explain to you the necessary preparations you have to do before your appointment.

You Might Be Asked To Sit, Stand Or Lie Down

Depending on which part of your body that needs to be examined, you might be asked to sit, stand or lie down during the procedure. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to change positions several times during the test. This is normal.

You Would Be Exposed To Radiation

If you are pregnant or you suspect yourself to be pregnant, inform the radiologist or the technician if this is the case. Radiation is dangerous to a growing fetus and if this is the case for you, a different procedure might be requested for you to ensure the safety and well-being of your baby.

There is little to no pain or discomfort when you undergo an X-ray procedure. This is usually for those with broken bones since they might be asked to do a position during the X-ray that affects the injury. Depending also on the reason why you need to get an X-ray, your doctor might advise you to rest and to take it slow depending on the result given by the radiologist.