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X ray frequency
I got an x ray done on 1st Jul, can I get one more on 4th July? From a different lab as my results were not conclusive..is it OK to be exposed to the radiation twice within a week
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Yes. X-Rays only have minimal radiation.
If the report in inconclusive, it is advised to go through the test again.
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Usually it is required to keep total radiation exposure in one year below a certain amount. This is approximately 1.66 mSv per year or 50 mSv over 30 years. Just for reference, you could get 80 Chest X-Rays done in a single year and still be within permissible limits, but even a single CT Scan of Head could expose enough radiation to exceed permissible limits of 1 year. Always discuss with your doctor.
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