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Are x-rays dangerous for the elderly?
My mother is 68 and needs to get a x-ray done. Are x-rays dangerous for older people? Mainly because of the radiation exposure.
6 Answers
X-rays are more harmful to children compared with the elderly. Elderly people are much less sensitive to the effects of X-rays. Children are much more sensitive and therefore attempts are made to reduce X-ray exposure in children.
Hope this helps.
Brian
No.
If her doctor feels that your mother needs an X-ray, that is fine.
The CT and x-ray are the only imaging modalities that involve radiation. There is only a small amount of radiation involved with x-rays, especially compared to CT. It is definitely safe when medically indicated.
No