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Is it ok to have another x ray within 2 day period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: The medical need will outweigh the minimal radiation exposure. This is fine.

Answered 11/2/2017

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Zap.: X-rays are often repeated within a two day period. It is based on necessity for evaluation and assessment as treatment continues.

Answered 11/2/2017

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Yes: If indicated . Amount of radiation exposure to is small

Answered 11/2/2017

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Yes.: While we always try to minimize a patient's total radiation exposure, if medically indicated, there is no limit on the number or frequency of x-rays that may be acquired in order to take care of a problem.

Answered 11/7/2017

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