Benefits of chest x-ray

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Huong - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.

1. Learn about chest X-ray technique

X-ray is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to create images of the internal organs of the body. As the X-rays pass through the tissues, the cells leave an image on the x-ray film. This technique requires the use of an X-ray machine in a special room with X-rays.
Accordingly, in order to take X-ray film for the clearest image, the patient must be in front of an X-ray film or a television camera. This type of machine has the function of recording images of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways, lymph nodes. Therefore, if the lungs are damaged, infected or have other abnormalities, the doctor can detect them in time. This is a chest X-ray technique.

2. The benefits of chest x-ray

The benefit of the first chest x-ray is that it can help doctors check and monitor the functioning of the lungs, from that image, doctors can detect abnormalities and lesions in the lungs. .

The benefit of taking the first chest x-ray is that it can help doctors check and monitor the functioning of the lungs, from that image, doctors can detect abnormalities and lesions in the lungs. .
The biggest benefit of routine chest X-ray will help detect lung abnormalities early, especially new and small lung tumors, early detection in the stage of curative surgery will help The prognosis is much better.
In addition to diagnosing lung diseases, chest X-rays can also detect cardiovascular diseases such as: Regurgitation of heart valves, heart failure and other heart defects,... Don't stop there, take a scan. X-rays can also diagnose the status of pericardial fluid.
When an X-ray is taken, the doctor will get an outline picture of the blood vessels. These blood vessels are important blood vessels near the heart, so the doctor can easily detect abnormalities in the arteries, veins of the lungs, and the heart. X-ray is a cheap, simple but highly effective diagnostic imaging method that is routinely performed at many medical facilities and hospitals, so doctors can assign patients to take X-rays. Lungs to detect the presence of harmful substances and compounds in blood vessels, heart valves such as: Calcium, calcium compounds,.. In addition, chest X-ray is also used to monitor the postoperative process in patients. the patient's chest.

3. When should a chest X-ray be taken?

Like many other imaging methods, chest X-ray is applied in the following cases:
3.1. Appearance of symptoms are symptoms of lung cancer Lung cancer is a disease with no obvious symptoms. A large proportion of patients are only discovered during general and periodic health check-ups. However, the disease can be detected early if the patient often has the following signs:
There is pain, ie at a certain position in the chest, in some cases, there will be coughing up sputum and blood.

The patient has a dry cough, a cough with phlegm, a cough that doesn't go away for a long time, no appetite, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. When lung cancer progresses, it can cause patients to lose their voice, hoarseness, bones and joints, and deformed fingers and toes.
3.2. Trauma to the chest In the case of a chest injury, the lungs can be affected. Therefore, the patient can be ordered by the doctor to take a chest X-ray to diagnose fractures, lung contusions, hemothorax, pneumothorax,...
3.3. Periodic health check-up Periodic health check-up is essential for every person. The examination can detect diseases early to have effective treatment and prevention. Usually, during a routine physical exam, doctors may order a chest X-ray.
In addition to the above cases, patients with a long history of smoking and a history of chronic respiratory diseases should also have a chest x-ray.

4. What should be noted when taking a chest X-ray?

To get the most accurate and clear chest X-ray image, the patient needs to follow the correct procedure and follow the instructions of the doctor. Accordingly, the patient needs to pay attention to the following things when taking a chest X-ray:
The patient needs to bring along the medical summary, test sheet, X-ray results of previous visits, because in some cases In this case, doctors need to make a comparison to make a conclusion about the case. Inform your doctor if you suspect that you are pregnant or are pregnant to avoid the adverse effects of X-rays on the fetus.

Patients need to wear thin, light clothes or wear gowns of hospitals or medical facilities taking x-rays. Remove objects that affect the photographic film such as metal, jewelry. Besides the benefits of chest X-ray, this method also has certain limitations. However, to limit those disadvantages, patients need to choose a reputable medical facility to perform chest X-ray.
Currently, chest X-ray technique is a routine technique at Vinmec International Hospital to diagnose respiratory diseases in general and lung diseases in particular. Depending on the pathology detected on the X-ray film, the doctor will give advice for each patient case. In order to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, in addition to being fully equipped with modern medical systems and machines, and international standard X-ray machines, Vinmec also designs general health check-up packages suitable for patients. Each customer's age, gender and individual needs with a reasonable price policy, including:
Vip general health checkup package Standard general health checkup package In the above health checkup packages, patients will receive in-depth examination with a team of specialized doctors and perform diagnostic imaging methods such as X-ray, blood test, urine test with modern machinery system to bring fast results. and exactly.
The patient's examination results will be returned to the home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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