X - Ray Chest AP Left SIde Ribs near me in Raigad Maharashtra

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Chest AP Left SIde Ribs in Raigad Maharashtra

What is X - Ray Chest AP Left SIde Ribs in Raigad Maharashtra?

X-Ray Chest AP Left Side Ribs test is a imaging technique used to capture anteroposterior (from front to back) images of the left lung and heart. It can detect lung infections, tumours, rib fractures, the outline of the major blood vessels, size and shape of the heart, fluid around the heart valves, and constricted arteries.

Your doctor may suggest you to take an X-ray of the chest AP left side ribs when you have breathing issue, prolonged cold/cough, or fracture of lung bone. While the X-ray treatment itself is safe and painless, but you may have some discomfort if you had recent surgery or an injury. The overall test may take 15-20 minutes. You will be asked to wear a gown, remove

any clothing and jewellery for the test.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Chest AP Left SIde Ribs in Raigad Maharashtra

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Chest AP Left SIde Ribs in Raigad Maharashtra

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.