HOW X-RAY WORKS AND MAJOR TYPES - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

X-ray: what is it, what is it for and when to do



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The X-ray is a type of examination used to look inside the body, without having to do any kind of cut in the skin. There are several types of X-rays, which allow you to observe different types of tissues, but the most commonly used are the x-ray to look at the bones or the breast tissue. So the midwife can ask for this exam to examine a certain area of ​​the body where there is some kind of pain or discomfort to assess if there is any change and thus reach a diagnosis such as: Fractures in the bones; Infections; Osteoporosis; Tumors; Increased heart; Changes in the lung, such as pneumonia. In