X - Ray
All About our X – Ray
Why X-Ray is performed?
X-ray is a common imaging test that’s been used for decades. It can help your doctor view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. This can help them diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions.
What can be diagnosed by X-Ray?
Some examples of things that can be detected by an X-ray include:
- Pneumonia-Lung Infection
- Bone fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Arthritis
- Cancers and tumors
- Cardiomegaly-enlarged heart
- Infections soft tissue
- Digestive problems
- Foreign body identification
Who might need an X-ray?
People of all ages, including babies, can get an X-ray. If there’s a chance you might be pregnant, tell your provider before getting an X-ray. Radiation from an X-ray can harm your fetus.
Your provider may order an X-ray to:
Check for a broken bone (fracture)
Identify the cause of symptoms, such as pain and swelling.
Look for foreign objects in your body.
Look for structural problems in your bones, joints or soft tissues.
Plan and evaluate treatments.
Provide routine screenings for cancer and other diseases.
How does a X-ray work?
An X-ray sends beams of radiation through your body. Radiation beams are invisible, and you can’t feel them. The beams pass through your body and create an image on an X-ray detector nearby.
As the beams go through your body, bones, soft tissues and other structures absorb radiation in different ways. Solid or dense objects (such as bones) absorb radiation easily, so they appear bright white on the image. Soft tissues (such as organs) don’t absorb radiation as easily, so they appear in shades of gray on the X-ray.
What You Need to Know
Time Allocation & Appointment
Please allocate around 15mins-30mins to complete the X-Ray procedure. You may talk to your doctor to get a referral form or walk in to our center to perform a general health screening.
Patient Preparation
Tell your healthcare provider about your health history, allergies and any medications you’re taking. If you’re pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, tell your provider before getting an X-ray.
You usually don’t need to do anything to prepare for a bone X-ray. For other types of X-ray, your provider may ask you to:
• Avoid using lotions, creams or perfume.
• Remove metal objects like jewelry, hairpins or hearing aids.
• Stop eating or drinking 2-3 hours beforehand (for abdomen X-rays).
• Wear comfortable clothing or change into a gown before the X-ray.
• Stop eating or drinking 2-3 hours beforehand (for abdomen X-rays).
• Wear comfortable clothing or change into a gown before the X-ray.
Registration
Please bring your NRIC or passport (for international customers) and any panel/insurance identity card (if applicable). It is advisable to check with us for the available panelship and insurance claimables.
Our Staff
Our X-Ray is performed by experienced Radiographer and reviewed by our Radiologist resulting in accurate findings.
Result
Depending on the appointments, image/results will be sent to patients directly or to referred clinic/doctor accordingly. You will receive the image/result within 30 - 60 minutes. Image/result will be available through QR code found on the payment receipt.