X ray exposure

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X ray exposure

Asked for Male, 27 Years

Hi doctor, do x rays cause cancer ?I had a shoulder fracture and I was advised to get an x ray done due to human error x ray failed first time but second time it was done properly, again after 3weeks of fracture I was advised to get x ray done and after 8th week again I was told to get an x ray here again 2nd attempt was successful. Over all I attended for 5 x rays in one and half month. Will it have any affect on body ? Please advise.

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Dr. Kiran Naik Internal Medicine 11 yrs exp Navi Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kiran Naik

Internal Medicine 11 yrs exp Navi Mumbai

Less likely. Though x-ray can cause cancer.

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