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X ray in pregnancy
My wife is 6-7 weeks pregnant and we have to travel to UK, for visa we need to undergo chest x-ray for TB. is it safe to have x-ray for her if we use double protective lead sheets.
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U can get a mantoux test instead of x ray exposure in pregnancy if the visa can be processed in case of pregnancy.
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If it is a requirement for visa you will have to get it done. You should inform the Radiologist before hand and they will take precautions to reduce the chances of exposure to the fetus to the minimum.
X-ray during pregnancy is only relatively contraindicated.
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Lucknow
Get it done with shield protection.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
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19 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes can do with double lead shield
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Also hydrate well before x ray
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
with lead protection if its mandatory u need to check
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