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X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. An X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body, particularly your bones.
An x-ray involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
Machine Used – Siemens MP 450
Patient Safety Tips Prior to a Diagnostic X-Ray
- If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, please tell your doctor or technologist.
- Please leave your valuables at home or in your room in the hospital.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters, and the urethra (urinary tract). An IVP can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, and it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys.
Preparation – Please contact X Ray Department
It is a special type of X-ray test that helps your doctor take a close look at the back of your mouth and throat, known as the pharynx, and the tube that extends from the back of the tongue down to the stomach, known as the esophagus.
Your doctor may ask you to do a barium swallow to help diagnose any conditions that make it difficult for you to swallow or if they suspect that you have a disorder of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your upper GI tract includes:
- The esophagus
- The stomach
- The first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum
To do a barium swallow, you swallow a chalky white substance known as barium. It’s often mixed with water to make a thick drink that looks like a milkshake. When it’s swallowed, this liquid coats the inside of your upper GI.
Barium absorbs X-rays and looks white on X-ray film. This helps highlight these organs, as well as their inside linings and the motion of your swallowing, on the X-ray image. These images help your doctor diagnose any disorders of the GI tract.
Preparation – Please contact X Ray Department
A barium enema is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). The procedure is also called a colon X-ray. An enema is the injection of a liquid into your rectum through a small tube.
Preparation – Please contact X Ray Department