Digital X-Ray Sacro-Coccyx Lateral View: Shows a side view of the sacrum and coccyx, used to evaluate alignment, fractures, and structural abnormalities affecting the lower spine.
No Special Preparation. Informed Consent Required.
For Female Patients in reproductive age group, LMP is required. Otherwise Urine Pregnancy Test is needed.
*Report timings may vary based on load and complexity. Our team will inform you if there are any delays.
An X-ray is a diagnostic imaging test that uses electromagnetic waves to produce images of the inside of the body, particularly bones and tissues.
No, an X-ray is a painless procedure. You may need to remain still for a few moments while the images are being taken.
No, an X-ray is a painless procedure. You may need to remain still for a few moments while the images are being taken.
Generally, no special preparation is needed for an X-ray. You may be asked to remove any metal objects or jewelry that could interfere with the images.
X-rays involve exposure to a small amount of radiation. The risk is generally low, but it's important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or think you might be.
The X-ray process itself usually takes just a few minutes. The entire visit, including preparation and positioning, might take around 15 to 30 minutes.
X-ray results are typically available within a few hours to a couple of days, depending on the urgency of the case.
In most cases, you can eat or drink normally before an X-ray. However, for certain types of X-rays, such as abdominal X-rays, you may be asked to fast for a few hours.
Yes, children can get X-rays. The procedure is safe for children, though the amount of radiation used will be kept as low as possible to minimize any risk.
If you are pregnant or think you might be, it is important to inform your doctor before having an X-ray. While X-rays can be performed during pregnancy, special precautions may be taken to minimize radiation exposure to the developing baby.
A contrast X-ray involves using a special dye, called contrast material, to improve the visibility of certain organs, blood vessels, or tissues on the X-ray images. The contrast material can be ingested, injected, or introduced via an enema, depending on the type of examination.
