Are multiple X-rays dangerous for children?

Question
Doctor, my son at 7 months old fell and fell on his head on the hard floor, so he and his wife took him to a local medical facility. Because I was worried, I asked the doctor to take an X-ray of the baby's head and noticed that the technical staff took 2 times and did not use support equipment to cover other parts. Then, when the child was 6 years old due to long-term constipation, he took him to the above medical facility for examination and was assigned an X-ray by the doctor. Because family members are not allowed into the room, I don't know how many times the baby was photographed inside. Now I am very worried about my child's health, is he at risk of cancer? And what should I do to reduce the risk to the baby in the future? Hope to hear from you soon, thank you very much!
Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh (1985)
Reply
Hello Quynh! For children, when taking regular X-rays, the technician will cover the genitals with a lead shirt, if the baby is not covered, the family can ask the technician to cover the genitals. for baby.
In case the baby has been taken without shielding, this is not too much of a concern because X-rays are dangerous with high and prolonged irradiation doses, but with the development of modern X-ray machines Today, the radiation dose for the baby has been minimized. Therefore, if an X-ray is necessary for the diagnosis of your baby's disease, it is not a concern. However, it is important to avoid overusing baby X-rays when not needed to reduce the effects of X-rays on the baby's rapidly developing organs.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thuc Vy - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.