X-Ray in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

An X-ray uses a small, safe dose of radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body, especially bones, the chest and the abdomen. It is quick and painless. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, X-rays are done in the hospital and reviewed by doctors, including for emergency and ICU patients. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: digital X-ray, hours, and whether a portable X-ray is available for ICU]

Common X-rays

Chest X-ray: for cough, breathlessness, pneumonia, TB and before surgery
Bone and joint X-rays: for fractures, arthritis and injuries
Spine X-rays for back and neck problems
Abdominal X-ray for some stomach problems

How to prepare

Remove jewellery, metal objects and clothing with metal over the area
You may be given a gown
Tell the staff if you are or could be pregnant.
No fasting is needed for routine X-rays

What happens

You stand, sit or lie in position while the X-ray is taken. You will need to stay still and sometimes hold your breath for a second. Each image takes only moments.

Is an X-ray safe?

The radiation dose from a routine X-ray is small. A chest X-ray gives about the same radiation as a few days of natural background radiation. X-rays are avoided in pregnancy unless essential, and extra protection is used when needed.

Results

Images are available quickly, and the doctor who requested the X-ray will explain the findings. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: whether a radiologist issues a written report, and timing]