X-Rays are a type of imaging test that uses electromagnetic radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body. They help doctors examine bones, chest, teeth, and internal organs to detect fractures, infections, tumors, or abnormalities. X-rays are quick, painless, and one of the most common diagnostic tools in medicine.
X-rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that can pass through soft tissues but are absorbed by denser materials like bone. When X-rays pass through the body, they produce images on a detector or film — showing different shades of black, white, and gray depending on tissue density.
What is X-Rays?
X-Rays are a type of imaging test that uses electromagnetic radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body. They help doctors examine bones, chest, teeth, and internal organs to detect fractures, infections, tumors, or abnormalities. X-rays are quick, painless, and one of the most common diagnostic tools in medicine.
Discovered by: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895.
Also known as: Radiography.
Dense tissues (like bone): Absorb more X-rays → appear white.
Purpose: To examine the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
Common Uses:
Detect pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer
Evaluate heart enlargement (cardiomegaly)
Identify fluid accumulation (pleural effusion)
View Types:
PA (Posteroanterior) View – standard chest view
Lateral View – side view for depth and clarity
Abdominal X-Ray
Purpose: To view digestive organs and detect problems in the abdomen.
Common Uses:
Intestinal obstruction
Kidney or gallstones
Swallowed foreign objects
Free air (perforation) in the abdomen
Bone X-Ray (Skeletal Radiography)
Purpose: To visualize bones and joints.
Common Uses:
Fractures and dislocations
Arthritis or bone infection (osteomyelitis)
Bone tumors or osteoporosis
Dental X-Ray
Purpose: Used by dentists to examine teeth and jaw structures.
Types:
Bitewing: Detects cavities between teeth.
Periapical: Shows the entire tooth root and surrounding bone.
Panoramic: Displays all teeth and jaws in one image.
Exam Duration
20 Minutes - 40 Minutes
X-Ray Pricing
Private X-Ray scans are provided on a per fee basis and are not covered by health care.
