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Does 2 upper gi series xrays taken 10 days apart kill the developing cells or any other cells?
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"GI series": Usually means barium from above, with air for contrast. Not comonlydone in era of endoscopic exams with scops. They are to diagnose issues, an offer no therapeutice or preventitive benefits.
Answered 2/24/2013
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No, the small: amount of radiation is not sufficient to cause cell death.
Answered 11/23/2014
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No: too smalla dose of radiation to kill cells.
Answered 11/23/2014
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