Abdominal film
Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant, have an IUD inserted, or have had a barium contrast media x-ray in the last 4 days. If you have taken any medications such as Pepto Bismol (which contains bismuth) within 4 days mention it to ... [... more]
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Agammaglobulinemia
Agammaglobulinemia is an inherited disorder in which there are very low levels of protective immune proteins called immunoglobulins. People with this disorder develop repeated infections. Agammaglobulinemia is rare disorder that mainly affects ... [... more]
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Aminophylline overdose
Aminophylline or theophylline are medicines used to prevent and treat wheezing and other breathing difficulties caused lung diseases such as asthma. Aminophylline or theophylline overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes ... [... more]
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Thoracic spine x-ray
Vertebral radiography; X-ray - spine; Thoracic x-ray; Spine x-ray; Thoracic spine films; Back films A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the twelve chest (thoracic) vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage that cushion ... [... more]
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Bone x-ray
A bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry. The x-rays themselves are painless. However, repositioning the bone may be ... [... more]
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Neck x-ray
A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at cervical vertebrae, the seven bones in the neck area. This test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technologist. You will lie on the x-ray ... [... more]
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Chest x-ray
A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. Chest x-rays are generally avoided during the first six months of pregnancy. You must wear a hospital ... [... more]
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D-xylose absorption
D-xylose absorption is a laboratory test to determine how well the intestines absorb a simple sugar (D-xylose). The test helps determine if nutrients are being properly absorbed. The test requires a blood and urine sample. For information on how ... [... more]
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Dental x-rays
X-ray - teeth; Radiograph - dental; Bitewings; Periapical film; Panoramic film Dental x-rays are a type of picture of the teeth and mouth. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. They are of higher energy, ... [... more]
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Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is when the tear glands produce fewer tears. Dry eye syndrome often occurs in people who are otherwise healthy. It is more common with older age, because you produce fewer tears with age. In rare cases, it can be associated with ... [... more]
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Oral cholecystogram
X-ray - gallbladder; Gallbladder series; OCG; Gallbladder x-ray Oral cholecystogram is an x-ray of the gallbladder, an organ in the right upper abdomen that stores bile. The x-ray is taken before the gallbladder releases bile. At the hospital, ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: X-ray
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. These particles pass through the body. A computer or special film is used to ... [... more]
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