Can X-ray and Ultra sound cause Cancer ?

Question

Hi Last month i was at the hospital with kidney stone stuck in my ureter.

To determine the exact location of the stone the hospital conduced 2 ultra sounds and 8 X-rays of my abdomen . i think 7 of the x-rays was with dye.

I want to know if above X-rays and ultra sounds can cause tumors or cancer ? should i be worried ? because for last two days i have been feeling pain my my stomach, can tumor develop within one month ?

Thanks

Answer 1

you just did I.V.P OR I.V.U (intra venous urogram) for this procedure dye injected through vein and take x-rays after 5.15.30minutes, 1hour2,3hoursand finally after urination.

                                  that investigation only show your kidney function.usually blood's urea and other substances filtered by kidney in plain x-rays we can not find blood circulation that's why they inject dye(high atomic no) and take pictures finally see the kidney function in order to that stone has obstruct the  passages or not.

                                   there is find any obstruct take more x-rays untill        

Answer 2

I think, No

Answer 3

Yes X-ray(EM wave) causes cancer due to its radioactivity power but Ultra sound doesn't cause cancer as it is just a mechanical wave not an Electromagnetic wave.

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry about it, you said you had an x-ray with dye. Was it called 'oral contrast' or was the dye injected into you?

Depending on how the dye was given this can sometimes make you feel 'nauseated and sick'. In fact some people may see the dye come out in their urine or bowel. (this is just your bodies way of getting rid of it). As far as your concerns about the radiation and ultra sound causing cancer, if this was your first time I would not worry myself about it causing cancer. If you continue to have stomach pains tell your doctor, where can discuss your concerns with more detail and find a clearer resolution.

Answer 5

Yes its does.

The best source to know ....

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information...

How can we minimise our risk from X-rays?

If you have had one of the higher-dose X-ray tests (for example a CT scan or a barium meal or e***a) it may be worth discussing the risks with your doctor.

If you are pregnant, or think you may be, tell your doctor before having an X-ray test. X-rays pose higher risks to both unborn babies and children and your doctor and radiographer will try to find other ways to make their diagnosis. If an X-ray is required, the test will either be delayed or other preventive measures will be used.

If you are pregnant, you need to tell the radiograher who is taking the X-ray. They will then use measures to protect your unborn child, for example by using lead shielding.

If you think you may be pregnant but aren't sure, it is worth having a pregnancy test before having an X-ray.

If you need to have an X-ray, tell your doctor about any similar X-rays you have had recently. It may be that one of these will be sufficient and you won't need another test.

If your child is undergoing an X-ray test, and you have been asked to hold him or her, ask to wear a lead apron.

For more information on X-ray procedures in general and the risk of developing cancer from X-ray tests, please use the links below

follow the same link mentioned above.

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some more informaiton

Is X-ray radiation dangerous?

It is one of the ironies of radiological practice that X-rays can both cause cancer and be used to treat it. Nowadays, with the use of very small doses of radiation to produce high quality X-ray images, the risk of cancer after properly supervised X-ray examinations is extremely small; so small as to be of no consequence to any individual.

Because staff in the X-ray department work with X-rays all the time they would, if they stayed beside every patient, over the course of time, be exposed to quite a high dose of radiation. This is why they go behind a screen when the X-ray beam is switched on. The cumulative effect would be significant for them in a way that it is not significant for an individual patient.

Radiation can cause damage to a foetus, which is why, as far as possible, the use of X-rays during pregnancy is kept to the absolute minimum. Any woman who suspects that she is pregnant, and who has been referred for an X-ray examination, should make sure that the radiographers and doctors caring for her know about her condition.  

Answer 6

Xray is radiation which is linked to cancer, but the dose you got was very low and the risk is extremely small.

Answer 7

It's proven that the waves emitted from a X-ray are dangerous but not if used correctly, it is highly unlikely that It might have caused some damage to you body.I'm not saying that its impossible but I'm not saying that its possible that you might have gotten it from a hospital just to be sure you might as well have a check up you never know.