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X-ray in pregnancy 18 weeks
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I have a question, my wife needs to undergo TB X-ray but she is 18 weeks pregnant.
Is is safe? Or we should avoid?
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She can get it done with a shield if urgent
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If it is absolutely necessary then use shield for pregnancy n then go for it
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
With a lead shield if it's mandatory
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Use a abdominal shield for xray .avoid if not urgent
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Dr. Anju Mehta Mittal
Gynecologist
34 yrs exp
Jaipur
In such case
Abdomen shield to protect foetus is must during xray
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