Radiology, Mammography, CT, Ultrasound, Echo-cardiograph, X-RAY.
WHAT ARE X-RAYS? WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Examining bones As bone
is made out of calcium, which is a very hard and tough material,
it shows up very clearly on X-rays. This makes X-rays very
useful in diagnosing many different conditions and other
problems related to bones, such as: breaks, problems with your
teeth, such as tooth decay, osteoporosis (thinning and weakening
of your bones), bone infections, scoliosis (abnormal curvature
of the spine), and cancers of the bone. - Examining the chest
Although major organs and blood vessels do not show up as
clearly on X-rays as bones, they are visible. Therefore, chest
X-rays are a good way of looking for changes or abnormalities in
your heart, lungs and major arteries. In particular, chest
X-rays can be used to help diagnose lung conditions, such as
infections, lung cancer and asthma, as well as heart
enlargement. - X-rays and contrast fluids X-rays are often used
in combination with contrast fluids t